Thewlis portrayed Ares in "Wonder Woman" (2017), the DC Comics film featuring the character of the same name. He briefly reprised his role as Ares in "Justice League" (2017). That same year, he appeared as V. M. Varga, the main antagonist of the third season of "Fargo". His performance was critically acclaimed, and earned him nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries, and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.