Brief
Tommy Lee Jones makes rare red‑carpet appearance for FX’s ‘The Lowdown’ season two
The Oscar‑winner appeared at AFS Cinema in Austin, Texas, marking his first public event since his daughter’s death earlier this year.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Tommy Lee Jones, 80, stepped onto the red carpet on Wednesday for the season‑two premiere of FX’s crime comedy The Lowdown at AFS Cinema in Austin, Texas. The appearance is his first red‑carpet outing in nearly three years, the last being in December 2023 for Paramount+’s Finestkind.
What happened
Jones arrived with co‑star Ethan Hawke, who plays citizen journalist Lee Raybon in the series. The event marked the launch of the second season, scheduled to air on October 14 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu.
What was said
In a recent interview with USA Today, Hawke praised Jones, saying, “He made me proud to be an actor… He’s been through the fires of life and I look forward to people seeing Tommy in the show because he doesn’t just make a cameo, he’s giving a performance and it’s a great one.”
How it came about
Jones’s return to television follows a period of privacy after the accidental‑overdose death of his 34‑year‑old daughter, Victoria, on New Year’s Day. The actor has largely stayed out of the public eye since, making this appearance a notable moment for fans.
Key facts
- Tommy Lee Jones attended the Austin premiere of The Lowdown season two on 9 Oct 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- It is his first red‑carpet appearance since Dec 2023. (independent.co.uk)
- The second season premieres on 14 Oct 2026 on FX and Hulu. (independent.co.uk)
- Ethan Hawke praised Jones in a USA Today interview. (independent.co.uk)
- Jones’s daughter Victoria died of an accidental cocaine overdose on 1 Jan 2026. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Tommy Lee Jones, 80, makes first red carpet appearance in three years”
