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==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Billy Bob Thornton]] as Lorne Malvo
*[[Billy Bob Thornton]] as Lorne Malvo
* [[Allison Tolman]] as Molly Solverson
*[[Martin Freeman]] as Lester Nygaard
*[[Martin Freeman]] as Lester Nygaard
*[[Colin Hanks]] as Deputy Gus Grimly
*[[Colin Hanks]] as Deputy Gus Grimly

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Fargo
File:Fargo TV on FX.png
Based onFargo
by Joel Coen
Ethan Coen
Written byNoah Hawley
Starring
ComposerJeff Russo
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Executive producers
  • Adam Bernstein
  • Ethan Coen
  • Joel Coen
  • Noah Hawley
  • Adam Littlefield
  • Geyer Kosinski
Producers
  • Michael Frislev
  • Chad Oakes
  • Kim Todd
Production locationsCalgary, Alberta, Canada
CinematographyMatthew J. Lloyd
Production companies
  • 26 Keys Productions
  • Littlefield Company
  • Mike Zoss Productions
  • FX Productions
  • MGM Television

Fargo is an upcoming American television anthology[1] drama series on FX based on the 1996 film of the same name. The series is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in the U.S.,[1] and will air later that month on Channel 4 in the UK.[2]

Series premise

A drifter named Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) arrives in small-town Minnesota and influences the population with his malice and violence, including put-upon insurance salesman Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman).

Cast

Production

In 2012, it was announced that FX was developing a new television series based on the Academy Award-winning film Fargo with the Coen brothers as executive producers.[4] It was later announced that adaptation would be a 10-episode limited series.[5] On August 2, 2013, it was announced that Billy Bob Thornton had signed on to star in the series. On September 27, 2013, Martin Freeman also signed on to star.[6] On October 3, 2013, it was announced that Colin Hanks would be cast in the role of Duluth Police Deputy Gus Grimly.[7] Production began in the fall of 2013 with filming taking place in and around Calgary, Alberta.[8]

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Crocodile's Dilemma"[9]Adam BernsteinNoah HawleyApril 15, 2014 (2014-04-15)TBA

References

  1. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (2014-01-14). "FX's 'Fargo' Cast, EPs on Film Comparisons, Anthology Format, Courting Billy Bob Thornton". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  2. ^ ‘Channel 4 to air Fargo with Martin Freeman & Billy Bob Thornton
  3. ^ a b "Fargo - Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peel to Recur".
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2012-09-21). "FX Teams With Joel & Ethan Coen And Noah Hawley For Series Adaptation Of 'Fargo'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
  5. ^ 'Fargo' TV Series Gets 10 Episodes On FX
  6. ^ "Billy Bob Thornton to star in "Fargo" TV series". cbsnews.com. August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
  7. ^ "Colin Hanks Heading for FX's 'Fargo'". thewrap.com. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  8. ^ Billy Bob Thornton to star in 'Fargo' series on FX
  9. ^ "(#101) "The Crocodile's Dilemma"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 18, 2014.