Actor Joe Keery, known for his good looks and big hair, gets busy this year with a list of projects. Fans have lots to look forward to with the release of the new “Fargo” season on Hulu. The stars also got four movies in the making for all those film-buffs to enjoy. It’s a new age for the actor with high-bar Italian films alongside the famed William Doefo and book adaptations that are sure to stun. It’s an all-new scene, breaking away from the beloved heartthrob Steve Harrington from the hit sci-fi show “Stranger Things.”
FARGO5
“Fargo” is an American crime-comedy TV series adapted from the movie originally released in 1996. This season, the show welcomes actor-musician Joe Keery as Gator Tillman, a clumsy yet terribly charming son of the sheriff. The first five episodes have been released as of now, and they are a delightful watch that creates plenty of excitement for the remaining five episodes that are to be released weekly, spanning all the way into early January.
Despite his industry-known charm, Keery plays a rude officer whose father is the immoral and illegal sheriff of a small town in North Dakota. By the second episode, we get to see more of his character who is roughly in his mid-twenties but acts wildly childish. He is unprofessional and seemingly only motivated to be in the police force so he can berate people and appease his father. The Tillman family has cultivated power in their town, and he uses it to the fullest extent to gain whatever he wants. Most people know Keery to be a pleasant, stylish guy who can win the hearts of viewers or listeners, but his new “Fargo” role seems to be the opposite of his normal character or real-life appearance. It wowed fans to see his despicable actions and unsightly character traits, but that goes to show how versatile Keery can be. His new fickle, selfish character is a great example of his duality. Hopefully, this is a major breakout role for the star and he’s able to play more roles of this nature in the future.
Co-Star Richa Moorjani, who plays the Minnesotan ‘good-cop’ counterpart to Gator Tillman, said in an interview with Fox 5 Atlanta “We’re coming off the Hollywood strike and for so long we couldn’t talk about [“Fargo”]…this is something in particular that I think both [Keery and I] are extremely proud of and excited for.” It’s evident in the way the actors involved talk about this project that it is something they are all pleased with.
Keery says in the interview, “This show has a legacy to it, so to be involved in a part of that is a real honor…to be able to work with John Hamm was a real career high for me.” It’s great to see actors achieve new goals and reach new heights.
Now fans wait in anticipation for the Italian period drama, “Finally Dawn,” to see yet another stunning performance from Keery.
MARMALADE
“Marmalade” is a comedy-romance heist film starring Joe Keery as the recently incarcerated bank robber. The film, written and directed by Keir O’Donnell, follows the shy, southern, long-haired Baron as he tells his lively story to his cellmate Otis—played by Aldis Hodge.
Unlike most of Keery’s undeniably charming characters, Baron is a closed-off mama’s boy who cares for his sick mother. He is nervous around the beautiful ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl,’ named Marmalade—played by Camila Morrone—whom he meets after getting fired from his mailman job for his hairstyle. Immediately they are inseparable, driving all over Baron’s small hometown looking for nonsense to do. After many ice cream trips, sleepovers, and dates at the quarry, they are desperately in love. The real plot action begins when Marmalade gives Baron—nicknamed ‘Puppet’—the idea to rob a bank so he can pay for his mother’s increasingly expensive pills. The storyline unravels through amateur planning, and plot twists start to unfold—covert FBI agents, costume changes, and a web of lies.
Keery is an impeccable actor, conveying nervous eyes and dopey smiles that easily explain the kind of character Baron is without having to say it outright. He’s a southern sweetheart with a soft spot for his mother, but throughout the film, you discover more of his depth and capabilities. Keery’s real ‘wow’ moment is when he’s crouching over his mother on her deathbed, teary-eyed and fearful. It’s a great display of emotion that was shocking compared to his normal ‘puppy on a leash’ personality.
The last leg of the movie follows a police chase that reveals some of Baron’s lies and secrets—his somewhat dramatic change in appearance makes him feel like an entirely different person. One haircut, a bag of medicine, and a ticket to Jamaica later, Baron is free from prison unscathed. The movie leaves Baron’s next adventure up to interpretation, not showing anything more than him hugging his mother. While most would love a sequel and more small-town Baron, the movie wraps up nicely. There are no unanswered questions, it is a great standalone film.
