‘Fargo’ Creator Noah Hawley On Cracking Trump Nation Inspired Season 5 & How ‘Alien’ Series Pays Homage To 1979 Ridley Scott Movie – Crew Call Podcast
deadline.comWhen it came to delivering one of the most twisted and politically thrilling Fargo seasons ever, creator Noah Hawley says it didn’t entail him ripping up a ton of scripts to get there. “I’m a big believer that the first idea is a good idea,” says the Primetime Emmy winner, “I trust my instincts.” His trick: Plow through, no writers’ block.
Season 5 centers around Juno Temple’s Dot Lyon. While it appears she’s just a simple homemaker, she has a dark past that’s connected to Jon Hamm’s red state, criminal rancher, Roy Tillman.
Not to mention, beware those who even try to murder her. Complicating life more is Dot’s notorious debt financing mother-in-law played, Lorraine Lyon, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh.
You can listen to our latest chat with Hawley below: Hawley’s other great talent is giving Fargo an auteurish feel, even though he doesn’t direct every episode.
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