"But it's Ethan Hawke, who plays a writer and bookstore owner named Lee Raybon, who's the real treat of the show. Lee, so beyond category in the world of media that he calls himself a "truthstorian," is equal parts good intention and questionable judgment. He boasts a dogged commitment to the truth but often makes the wrong choices, finds himself in bad situations, and has to bluff his way out-not always successfully."
"After finding out that the character was inspired by a real-life Tulsa writer, journalist, and historian named Lee Roy Chapman, who died in 2015 at the age of 46, I had to know more. Harjo spoke with Slate about his origin story with Chapman, which parts of the character were inspired by the real man, and which parts (many!) were his own invention. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity."
The Lowdown concludes its first season as a Tulsa noir notable for cracklingly funny dialogue, a broad supporting cast with Tulsa roots, and Graham Greene's final film appearance. Ethan Hawke portrays Lee Raybon, a writer and bookstore owner who self-identifies as a "truthstorian." Lee combines good intentions with questionable judgment, pursuing truth relentlessly while repeatedly making poor choices and landing in dangerous situations. The character frequently bluffs his way out of trouble and sometimes fails. The Lee Raybon role draws inspiration from real-life Tulsa writer, journalist, and historian Lee Roy Chapman, whom Sterlin Harjo encountered through This Land Press and Tulsa Public Secrets.
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