Ewan McGregor to star in 'Fargo' Season 3

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By Darian Scalamoni

With all of Hollywood’s greatest talents heading to the television, it’s no surprise that today Hollywood Reporter reports that Ewan McGregor, best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise, has been signed on to lead season 3 of the FX Drama series, Fargo. The report also notes that McGregor will be playing two separate characters on the show as Emmitt and Ray Stussy; two brothers who are not twins.

 The anthology series is arguably one of the best and most well-received dramas on television today and was created by Noah Hawley. Hawley is also known for creating the FOX series, Bones and is developing the comic-book show for FX titled Legion. The Fargo television series also exists within the universe of the movie of the same name created by the Coen Brothers.

Season 3 of the Emmy winning television show will follow Emmit Stussy, the parking lot king of Minnesota. A handsome, self-made, real estate mogul and family man, Emmit sees himself as an American success story. His slightly younger brother, Ray Stussy, on the other hand is more of a cautionary tale. Production on this season of Fargo will begin later this year as season 3 will debut sometime in 2017.