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FX ‘Fargo’ Finale Cast Spoilers: Martin Freeman Rapes Pleas; Billy Bob Thornton Retires; Noah Hawley Confirms Season 2 [VIDEO UPDATE]

FX Network's new TV series inspired by the Coen brothers' cult classic of the same name, 'Fargo,' is a big hit among critics and televisions audiences alike. Peter Jackson's Bilbo Baggins 'Hobbit' Martin Freeman, is superb as homicidal real estate agent Lester Nygaard, but then again the Office cast star always knew he was capable of darker characters. Spoilers: He had been pleading with his agents to get him a job as a murderer or serial rapist for years. 'Sling Blade' visionary Billy Bob Thornton is absolutely chilling as Lorne Malvo, though the actor doesn't think he will be returning for another season of the series. Despite showrunner Noah Hawley having practically confirmed that the dark comedy will at least return for Season 2, Thornton seems non-committal. But since Billy Bob has already announced his retirement from directing movies anymore, anyways; one has to wonder if he even has any other propositions.
By Shane Jordan

  • FX ‘Fargo’ TV Series Cast Martin Freeman Rape Scenes; Billy Bob Thornton Retires, Noah Hawley Talks Season 2 and 3

    There was no way of telling whether or not Noah Hawley would be able to actually recreate the tone of the Coen Brother original cult classic film 'Fargo,' for the FX network series of the same name, but the showrunner/creator has knocked it out of the park, thanks to the most talented cast on television today. In addition to dark force Billy Bob Thornton, who has retired form directing major motion pictures, is Peter Jackson's Bilbo Baggins Hobbit Martin Freeman, who has been begging for a couple of good hearty rape scenes since ending his run on the 'Office.' But the most impressive casting of all has to be in comedians Bob Odenkirk and comedy team Jordan Peele and Keagan-Michael Key. Perhaps that is why Hawley is so confident that he will be getting an opportunity to make Season 2 and 3 if he so desire, despite FX remaining remarkably silent on the subject. He must know something wither they or we don't.
    By Shane Jordan

  • FX ‘Fargo’ TV Series Cast Martin Freeman ‘Office’ Rape Pleas; Billy Bob Thornton Retirement; Key and Peele Finale Spoilers [UPDATE]

    FX Network have a real audience pleaser on their hands in critically acclaimed TV series inspired by the Coen Brothers' cult movie classic of the same name, 'Fargo.' Though the script is clearly phenomenal, the impressive tone of the television show is set as much by the amazing cast as it is writing or direction. In addition to having alternative comedy trend setter Bob Odenkirk play small minded, small town sheriff Bill Oswalt, showrunner Noah Hawley has renowned comic team Keagen-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, better known simply as Comedy Central's Key and Peele, playing FBI G-men, Special Agents Budge and Peeper. Peter Jackson Bilbo Baggins Hobbit, Martin Freeman certainly surprises viewers as emotional conflicted wife slayer Lester Nygaard. Spoilers: the 'Office' alum always knew he would be believable as a real-villain; he's been pleading with his agents to get him to role of a mass killer or rapist for years. Grumpy Billy Bob Thornton's inner contempt can be seem in the eyes of Lorne Malvo; the 'Sling Blade' visionary claims to have retired from directing major motion pictures, due to a lack of interest in his latest projects.
    By Shane Jordan