When Lamorne Morris got the call from “Fargo” showrunner Noah Hawley offering him a leading role in Season 5, he was confused at first. “You want Winston in this?” he recalls thinking, referring to the character he played for seven seasons on Fox’s eminently bingeable “New Girl,” sensitive prankster and cat lover Winston Bishop.
For the audience to connect with “Fargo” character deputy Witt Farr, Hawley knew he needed somebody with Morris's rare skill for communicating simple human kindness. The role has now earned Morris his first Emmy Award nomination. During our "Salon Talks" conversation, Morris called the new recognition "a blessing" and explained how he naturally folded comedy into performing with his co-stars.
