The Guest and Downton Abbey actor Dan Stevens will portray Professor X's son David Haller in Legion.
FX also announced that Parks and Rec actress Aubrey Plaza and Fargo actress Jean Smart have also joined the superhero show's cast. Plaza is set to play Lenny, a friend of Haller's who's optimistic but battles drug addiction.
Meanwhile, Smart will portray the therapist Melanie. It's intriguing to note that Smart's addition means she'll pair up again with previously cast Rachel Keller (Syd). Smart was Keller's grandmother in Fargo.
The Fargo connection for Legion doesn't stop there, though. Legion executive producer Noah Hawley — who penned the pilot — also serves as the TV showrunner for Fargo.
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FX also announced that Parks and Rec actress Aubrey Plaza and Fargo actress Jean Smart have also joined the superhero show's cast. Plaza is set to play Lenny, a friend of Haller's who's optimistic but battles drug addiction.
Meanwhile, Smart will portray the therapist Melanie. It's intriguing to note that Smart's addition means she'll pair up again with previously cast Rachel Keller (Syd). Smart was Keller's grandmother in Fargo.
The Fargo connection for Legion doesn't stop there, though. Legion executive producer Noah Hawley — who penned the pilot — also serves as the TV showrunner for Fargo.
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