Singer Andrew Bird confirms acting debut in new Fargo series

Singer/songwriter Andrew Bird has confirmed he’ll be part of the new season of Fargo, opposite Chris Rock.
A character named Thurman Smutney has been written specifically for Bird to portray in the Emmy Award-winning limited series, based on the beloved Coen Brothers movie of the same name.
“I’m flattered and excited to be asked to be in the cast of Fargo,” he tells WENN. “I’m a fan of the show and its smart writing, inspired casting and great acting.”
Due to Fargo’s production schedule, Bird has cancelled a string of dates at the end of his North American tour, which begins in Colorado next month (Aug19).
The My Finest Work Yet tour will feature guest spots from Meshell Ndegeocello, Chicano Batman, and Tift Merritt, and he’ll co-headline a date in Boston, Massachusetts on 21 September (19) with Calexico and Iron & Wine.
Meanwhile, Jason Schwartzman, Jack Huston, Ben Whishaw, Jessie Buckley, and Salvatore Esposito have also been confirmed for roles in the new Fargo drama.