With his turn as Hank Prior in True Detective: Night Country just ahead, there’s no better time to revisit John Hawkes’ best-known role as the reliable and imperturbable Sol Star in the iconic HBO series Deadwood.
Sol is a myriad of things, among them Sheriff Seth Bullock’s (Timothy Olyphant) best friend, a partner in their burgeoning hardware store business, and the only Jewish camp resident.
Hawkes’ role on Deadwood is a breakthrough performance for the actor and his most notable work to date.
As Sol Star, Hawkes perfectly captures the entrepreneurial spirit of the old West, and his sensibility, determination, and compassion make his character likable and the de facto moral conscience of the burgeoning city of Deadwood.
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