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Bunny’s Fargo-linked original surname, real-life composites for Walter and the Dude, and deleted backstories that would radically alter both leads

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  • The original script reportedly named Bunny/Fawn “Gunderson,” suggesting a connection to Fargo’s Marge Gunderson. — Chris Ryan
  • Walter is partly based on Milius; a USC teacher, Dowd, Bridges and his acquaintances reportedly contributed to the Dude composite.
  • Deleted or script-only material reportedly gave the Dude a trust fund and revealed that Walter never went to Vietnam.
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