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The comedian will star in the fourth season of the "Fargo" television show, which was adapted from the Coen brothers' 1996 film.

The casting news was announced Friday, according to 

In its first three seasons, the murderous Midwest anthology show bounced around, wreaking havoc across Minnesota — in Bemidji, Duluth, Luverne, St. Cloud, Eden Valley and more. The Dakotas were also tied up in the show's mayhem. With the show's body count came an award count, too: "Fargo" has won five Emmy Awards.

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Each season has delivered a distinct set of characters, with occasional overlaps for keen-eyed viewers. Rock is joining an impressive line of actors who have previously starred in the series, including Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Ewan McGregor, Bokeem Woodbine, Ted Danson and more. 

Like the show's second season, which sent viewers back to the 70s, the new season of "Fargo" will be a time trip. For season four, show creator Noah Hawley has set his sights on the 1950s. 

The FX network, which airs the series, provided a synopsis of the new, twisted plot. This time, the chaos will likely unfold far outside the Minnesota borders. Look out, Missouri.  

The show will begin filming in 2019. Filming on the previous seasons 

 took place outside of the Minnesota borders. "Fargo" shoots in Canada.

Tracy Mumford

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The murderous Midwest anthology series based on the Coen Brothers film will resume filming in 2019. Chris Rock will star as the head of a crime family in Kansas City, Mo.

'Fargo' gets a new face: Chris Rock will star as mob boss in season four

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