Key Points
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Premiere Appearance: Tommy Lee Jones attended the premiere event for the second season of FX series The Lowdown.
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Upcoming Role: The Fugitive star, who is 80 years old, will portray Ethan Hawke’s character’s father in the upcoming season.
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Public Appearances: Recently, Jones has made fewer public appearances, following the death of his daughter.
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Event Details: He joined Ethan Hawke, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Killer Mike, and others at the premiere at AFS Cinema in Austin.
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Character Background: Jones plays Lee Raybon Sr., the father of Hawke’s character, who is a relentless citizen journalist.
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Cast Members: Other actors featured this season include Keith David, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Betty Gilpin.
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Recent Work: Jones last appeared in the 2023 film The Burial, alongside Jamie Foxx, and Finestkind with Ben Foster and Jenna Ortega.
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Personal Tragedy: The premiere comes nine months after the passing of his daughter, Victoria, whose death was attributed to the toxic effects of cocaine.
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Public Statement: Jones expressed gratitude for the support received following his daughter’s death, requesting privacy for the family during this difficult time.
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Daughter’s Career: Victoria appeared in several of Jones’ films, including Men in Black II and The Homesman.
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Hawke’s Praise: Ethan Hawke has publicly admired Jones’s extensive career and described it as a privilege to work alongside him.
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Premiere Broadcast: The Lowdown’s second season will debut on Wednesday, October 14, at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu.
For more details, you can read the full article on Entertainment Weekly.
