The casting of Tony Hale as Bill Budge, a key suspect in the investigation, is also noteworthy. Hale brings a sense of unease and unpredictability to the role, making Budge a compelling and unsettling character. The supporting cast, including Glenn Fleshler as Errol Childress, a suspect in the case, and Jay O. Sanders as Sheriff Scuttle, adds to the overall sense of tension and unease that pervades the season.
: Harrelson plays the "conventional" counterpart to Rust—a family man whose traditional values are often a façade for his own moral failings, including infidelity and alcohol abuse. The chemistry between Harrelson and McConaughey is frequently cited as the reason for the season’s enduring legacy. Core Supporting Cast true detective season 1 cast