Fargo (TV series)
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| Based on | Fargo by Joel Coen Ethan Coen |
| Written by | Noah Hawley |
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| Composer | Jeff Russo |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
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| Production locations | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Cinematography | Matthew J. Lloyd |
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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.[1]
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
- Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo
- Martin Freeman as Lester Nygaard
- Colin Hanks as Deputy Gus Grimly
- Bob Odenkirk as Bill Olson
- Kate Walsh as Gina Hess
- Adam Goldberg as Mr. Numbers
- Oliver Platt as Stavros Milos
- Glenn Howerton as Don Chumph
- Jordan Peele as Webb Pepper [2]
- Keegan-Michael Key as Bill Budge [2]
- Joey King as Greta Grimly
- Julie Ann Emery as Ida Thurman
Production
In 2012, it was announced that FX was developing a new TV series based on the Academy Award-winning film Fargo with the Coen brothers as executive producers.[3] It was later announced that adaptation would be a 10-episode limited series.[4] On August 2, 2013, it was announced that Billy Bob Thornton has signed on to star in the series. On September 27, 2013, Martin Freeman also signed on to star.[5] On October 3, 2013, it was announced that Colin Hanks would be cast in the role of Duluth Police Deputy Gus Grimly.[6] Production began in the fall of 2013 with filming taking place in and around Calgary, Alberta.[7]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Fargo - Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peel to Recur".
- ^ 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.
- ^ ‘Fargo’ TV Series Gets 10 Episodes On FX
- ^ "Billy Bob Thornton to star in "Fargo" TV series". cbsnews.com. August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ^ "Colin Hanks Heading for FX's 'Fargo'". thewrap.com. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ Billy Bob Thornton to star in ‘Fargo’ series on FX