Cable channel FX and studio MGM Television discuss the possibility of a television adaptation of Coen brothers crime thriller "Fargo." The talks of two sides are in their infancy, emphasizes Variety, and the partners are refusing to extend the deal.

So once there is no absolute certainty that the series based on the tape gets its place in prime time. It remains unknown, and the fact whether the studio at the hands of the script for the proposed show. Nevertheless, transcription of "Fargo" for the small screen can integrate into the overall strategy for MGM, trying to build their business with their own vast library of films and new TV projects. Studio already had quite a positive experience in handling film "Wolf Cub" 1985 in television "Werewolf." The second season kicks off this series on MTV in June 2012.

Thriller "Fargo," Coen brothers released in 1995 and talked about how the hapless car salesman, trying to improve their financial situation, fakes kidnapping of his wife, benefiting from the services of two rogues. Changed his mind at the last moment, the hero tries to cancel the order, but in vain. The chain of events started, and a pregnant policewoman Marge on the trail of criminals and their massacres.

Joel Coen and Ethan got "Oscar" for the script for the film, while the leading lady in the film Frances McDormand was awarded the Academy Award for her acting work. In addition, the film won five nominations for the prestigious award, and also took the prize for Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival.

It is noteworthy that an attempt to run a television series on the film was already made more than ten years ago. Actress Kathy Bates even shot a pilot for future series, where the role performed by McDormand in the film, played Eddie Felko. But in the end the project was abandoned, and in 2003 the pilot episode was shown on cable television.