By this point, the impeccable FX anthology series from Noah HawleyFargo, has figured out the formula for crafting riveting television stories. There's a singular criminal or a crime syndicate involved in spiraling activities, a touch of weirdness (like a tornado or a UFO or a robot traveling through time), and some of the best stunt casting in the history of the medium.

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Really, everyone deserves a shot at Fargo because it really allows its actors to cook when they're on screen. Actors from all walks of the industry have come to play on Fargo over the course of its four seasons, but these ten entries are clearly the most inspired choices the show ever made for its characters.

Jason Schwartzman

Josto Fadda in Fargo season 4

In the fourth season of Fargo, Jason Schwartzman portrayed Josto Fadda, the head of the Fadda family. His unintimidating, lyrical frame was juxtaposed against Salvatore Esposito's hulking rhino, Gaetano Fadda.

They could have found a wishy-washy actor to take on the push-over Josto character. However, bringing in Schwartzman, a Wes Anderson staple who can also portray one of the Sherman Brothers, elevated the character beyond all reason. Snow helped, too.

Nick Offerman

Karl Weathers

A few comedians turned to drama before they etched out a niche on Fargo, like Bob Odenkirk and Ted Danson. However, Nick Offerman was best known for Ron Swanson and Ron Swanson only before he joined the second season of Fargo as a lawyer.

Offerman has since dabbled in drama more, thanks to Devs, but fans will always remember his turn as the similarly stunt-named lawyer, Karl Weathers. Remarkable all around. A+ for everyone involved with that choice.

Andrew Bird

Thurman Smutny

One of season four's Fargo characters, Thurman Smutny, owned a funeral parlor. Naturally, when looking for a slightly morbid, confident-beyond-his-means, yet still mild-mannered entrepreneur, it only makes sense to cast Andrew Bird, right?

While this archetype has many iterations over the course of film and television, Bird was a delightful choice for those who are familiar with his indie-folk musical intonations. One can only get such casting on Fargo.

Rob McElhenney

Rob McElhenney Fargo

Now, the casting of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton may not have been stunt-based in season one, as the actor has been known for his eagerness to flex his acting abilities. However, the inclusion of Rob McElhenney in season three certainly was.

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By this point, it was clear that the Fargo team harbored reverence for Sunny and they were looking to bring in the Paddy's Pub gang whenever they could. Look for Kaitlin Olson in season five.

Chris Rock

Fargo-Chris-Rock

What would Josto Fadda have been without a warring patriarch to play off of in the organized crime wars of season four? Naturally, this role was named Loy Cannon (Cannon, Fadda. Very good) and it was portrayed by Chris Rock.

This has always been what makes Fargo special. It's not enough to bring in some up-and-coming stars, time-honored cowboys, and some venerated character actors, it also must boast the vet of Saturday Night Live and Grown Ups in the lead role.

Jean Smart

Floyd Gerhardt

Even though Jean Smart's most famous role in her career might come courtesy of the hokey sitcom, Designing Women, dramatic chops have always lurked beneath her thespian surface. They were able to come out in glorious fashion in the second season of Fargo.

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Now essentially a Hawley muse, Smart starred as Floyd Gerhardt and brought gravitas to a sinister and calculating character. It was made all the better by knowing that she had once designed homes with Annie Potts.

Bruce Campbell

Fargo - John Cameron and Bruce Campbell

When the second season of Fargo opted to bring a fictionalized version of Ronald Reagan into the mix, it only made sense to go with big stunt casting to mirror the big swing of this character's creation. Naturally, Bruce Campbell took on the role.

This also came at the same time as Michael Showalter portraying Reagan on the Wet Hot American Summer series. Bringing in an over-the-top performer to play the president was clearly the right choice.

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst on Fargo season 2

In the past couple of decades of Hollywood, Kirsten Dunst is one of the most underrated actors. From turns in Little Women to Spider-Man, she has become a household name on the shoulders of engaging, culturally-beloved storytelling.

This is why it was such a delightful bit of stunt casting when the mega-star came to Fargo as hairdresser Peggy Blumquist, who even orchestrated a heel turn for Dunst. The awards heaped upon her were well-deserved.

Key And Peele

Key Peele Tolman

The clear watershed stunt casting moment of Fargo came when Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele were cast as Special Agents Budge and Pepper, respectively.

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This came at the height of their Key and Peele stardom and now, considering all the success they've gone on to have, remains one of Fargo's most brilliant masterstrokes. Long live Budge and Pepper.

Ewan McGregor

Emmit Stussy

It had to be him. Fargo reached the zenith of its stunt casting identity at the outset of season three when it was announced that the great Ewan McGregor would be playing, not just one character on Fargo, but two. And they were non-twin brothers on top of that!

Emmit and Ray Stussy feuded over a stamp (and, eventually, so much more), but McGregor was brilliant and campy every step of the way. It's only a shame that Fargo didn't find an excuse for him to sing.

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