Andrew Bird: Flying to Fargo

Andrew Bird has been cast alongside Chris Rock in the fourth season of the FX series Fargo, playing a character named Thurman Smutney. 

The part was written specifically for Bird, who comments that he’s “flattered and excited” to become part of the show. Due to its production schedule, Bird has had to cancel his scheduled tour dates between October 28th and November 2nd. Bird won’t be the only musician in the cast. Onetime Phantom Planet drummer Jason Schwartzman was also added.

Thursday Bird debuted the EP We Are Olympians, featuring three versions of the single, “Olympians,” including a rendition with Madison Cunningham called “The Gotholympians.” A video for “Olympians” is on YouTube.