Chris Rock compares acting on Fargo to playing for the New England Patriots

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“Fargo is funny like a Scorsese movie,” Rock explained Thursday at the TV press tour. “It’s always within the character, within the story. That’s something I have to pay attention to.” Rock said that Fargo is unlike the comedic acting he's used to since shooting the FX series is intricate with the camera constantly moving. “It’s like the New England Patriots,” Rock said. “You have to run the route and the ball will be there. It’s not just about running fast. You have to run the route for it to work.”

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