Ahead of the premiere of the TV adaptation of Fargo, Martin Freeman has revealed that he signed up for the show despite only reading the script.
Admitting that he was hesitant to sign up first because he didn't want to be tied to a TV show for a long period of time, Martin told Entertainment Weekly:
"It's not like a life choice where I just want to live in a part forever. That's the joy of the job for me: In a little while, I'll be playing somebody else with a different load of people."
Martin Freeman will star in Fargo (WENN)
However, the actor who is best known for playing the role of Sherlock's side kick Dr Watson in the BBC drama, made an exception when he was approached with Fargo.
"When I was sent the script for Fargo, Joe, my American agent, said, 'I know it's TV, but this is 10 episodes - it's finite'. The reason I've never gone for pilot season even as a younger actor, and wouldn't entertain that sort of thing now, is the idea of signing a piece of paper that binds me for six or seven years", Martin explained.
"So [Fargo] was already interesting. I read the script and that was enough for me. A very good script that only lasts 10 episodes was like, 'Great! That's right up my street'."
In the FX show which is based on the 1996 movie of the same name, Martin will be seen playing the role of an insurance salesman.
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