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2 l September 27 - October 3, 2020 Northeast Oregon TV Weekly FX brings Chris Rock to ‘Fargo’ for series’ fourth season BY JAY BOBBIN Chris Rock OVERWHELMED or UNDER INSPIRED? C Let us help you turn that around OLLEEN Though the last visit to “Fargo” was a while ago, it’s still on the television map. Last seen in 2017, the FX drama series inspired by an Oscar-winning movie begins its pandemic- delayed fourth season with two episodes Sunday, Sept. 27 (also streaming starting the next day on FX on Hulu). As is customary, the Emmy- and Peabody-winning show reboots with a new story and cast, with Chris Rock now heading the ensemble as a Kansas City mobster circa 1950. He strikes an accord with a rival family (a member of which is played by Jason Schwartzman) to maintain peace, but unexpected circumstances soon upset that agreement. Other characters in the new saga include a federal marshal (Timothy Olyphant, returning to FX following his run in “Justified”), a detective (Jack Huston) who can’t filter his impulses, and a “Rabbi” (Ben Whishaw) – per his nickname – who has his own agenda in observing what develops among the criminal competitors, within their own families in some instances. While Rock is known primarily for comedy, “Fargo” executive producer, writer and sometimes director Noah Hawley says that with Season 4, “Once I had the idea for it, I immediately thought of Chris. And before there was a script, I met with him and pitched him what I wanted to do, and he agreed to sign on ... and then, it was four or five months before he saw a script. I definitely was writing with him in mind. I tend not to, but with Chris, he’s special.” Rock admits he had a big adjustment to make to the “Fargo” way of working. “It’s intricate, the way they shoot,” he notes. “The camera’s always moving, so it’s not like comedic acting where you kind of wait for your closeup and you’re like, ‘OK, I’m going to give you 13 different versions of this funny thing.’ This is like the New England Patriots, and you have to run the route and (expect) the ball will be there. You’ve got to run the exact route for it to work. The challenge is getting the part down but still getting some of my personality in there.” Hawley enjoys working elements of history into any season of “Fargo,” since he reflects, “The story of any family is the story of America. What we’ll come to realize with this African-American man who was raised by an Irishman – who himself was raised by both Jews and Italians – is that history is a living thing. And the way that we keep it alive is that we tell stories about our history to keep it fresh in our minds. Otherwise, we forget, so it’s exciting on some level to explore.” C NTOSH Founder | Fitness Instructor Contact us at: peaklifestylestudio.com PeakLifestyleStudio@gmail.com 541-663-6404 Aching Feet? Step right into our office. FREE eBooks and audiobooks Thousands of titles AVAILABLE DAILY Noon to midnight We specialize in quality medical and surgical care for all types of foot and ankle problems. New Name. Same Great Team. Same Exceptional Service. Travis T. Hampton, D.P.M. Foot and Ankle Surgeon Unlimited # of sessions at NO CHARGE! It’s PRE-PAID with your taxes. Access with your Baker County Library Card from www.bakerlib.org/kids-teens Explore the ONLINE LIBRARY at www.bakerlib.org 541.523.6419 info@bakerlib.org 541-963-0265 888-843-9090 www.GVfoot.com La Grande 1408 N Hall Street Enterprise 601 Medical Parkway Baker 3175 Pocahontas Rd.
