After ‘Mad Men’ Ended, Jon Hamm Knew He Didn’t Want To Play Don Draper Again | TODAY
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- Emmy-winning actor Jon Hamm sits down with Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist and reveals how landing the lead role in AMC’s “Mad Men,” which is often called one of the great dramas in TV history, changed his career. Two years after the show’s finale, Hamm says he’s ready to move on from Don Draper as he gets ready for the release of his new movie, “Baby Driver.”
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After ‘Mad Men’ Ended, Jon Hamm Knew He Didn’t Want To Play Don Draper Again | TODAY
John Hamm seems like the kind of dad you can't introduce your girl-friends to because they crush on him.
Coda Mission YES
Agreed with you I do
he is. he definitely is.
He's so handsome ❤😬
And he'd be successful! lol
Everybody wants to be Don Draper but we're all Pete Campbell.
ew no
@@ucheesomonu9098 NOT GREAT, BOB!
Hells bells, chuck!!
Speak for yourself
@Drgonzo666 Well that's funny that you project that. Obviously you have an unaddressed insecurity you are trying to avoid with such a comment in an attempt to make yourself feel better and somehow superior.
Jon went from playing a 1960's ad exec to dressing like a 2017 ad exec.
TheStallion234 lol
I'm not surprised that he wanted to stop playing Don Draper. Look at Ronn Moss who played Ridge Forrester #1 on The Soap Opera The Bold & The Beautiful who previously was in The Group Player who had the Hit Record "Baby Come Back". He played it for 25 Years, I'm sure he felt burned out.
LMAO
@@laminage Ronn Moss was in the group Player?!?!? I loved that song. lol. Mind. Blown.
@@winnienguyen4420 cool ur weird
He has the absolute perfect look for that era - kudos to the casting director - some eye. I enjoyed Madmen - and all the people in the cast. All he women were really great in their roles as well!
AMBROSIA FARMS only took half a scene and then 8 auditions after that to know it lol
I think you accidentally implied women aren't people.
@@jeremynewcombe3422 🤣🤣🤣
He looks like a 60s leading man and that’s exactly what he portrayed lol. Gives off Cary Grant/Sean Connery vibes.
AMBROSIA FARMS yes!!!
he'd be really good in a quentin tarantino movie. quentin likes serious characters that can be really funny, like leo's character in django. john hamm and quentin need to happen.
unicorn puppy literally have never had that thought. But you sir hit it on the Fn head.
unicorn puppy woah did not know I wanted this until now
unicorn puppy He's really good in Baby Driver. Edgar Wright is actually a good friend of Tarantino's.
unicorn puppy Quentin was one of the producers of Baby Driver so I can definitely see that happening sooner or later
Quentin's new movie will be about the Manson murders, which is already in the process of casting. More urgently, though, Quentin has said he's only going to direct ten movies, and then he'll stop. He's done eight so far. Jon's too handsome to play Manson, but hey, I'll take it. (Yet to watch Baby Driver, but two endorsements on this thread, so I'll get to it.)
He is so not Don Draper. Kind of makes me happy that he's a happier guy.
Yummy Cheeseburgers exactly. I couldn’t believe it when I watched interviews with Jon Hamm because he felt so not depressed.
What I find interesting is that while he’s much happier and.. lighter feeling, more relaxed and at ease, he seems really intelligent. I wondered if the actor was intelligent when I saw Jon as Don Draper, because he had this weight to his performance. It was like you could see him thinking, or the wheels turning, but were never sure exactly *what* he was thinking. The subtlety in how he played the role, the pathos and deep tide of grief, his fear masked in arrogance, his amazing ability to strategize, his mind always seeking, it was such a well formed performance. It was hard to think of it and him doing so well if the actor was not as intelligent as the character, or at least very nearly. It was something that made me curious for years. What an awesome actor.
I really like how he seems to contradict his appearance and personality because he looks authorative and reserved but hes actually easy going and funny.😄
He's a Pisces
Even cheesy in a way 😅
I wish he would play a live action "Archer"
Shekhar Moona If it's not the truth
I didn't know I needed this!
Genius
That or Henry Cavill
Yes- so perfect! Oh my god 😍🙌🏼
Much respect to Mr. Hamm, but I find it nearly impossible to separate Don Draper from John Hamm. Don Draper was such a deep and complex character you felt like you really knew Don Draper. Also the fact that John Hamm is such a great actor and literally became the Don Draper character. The realism of Madmen is just uncomparable to any other TV show in history. For me, Madmen is hands down the greatest television drama in history.
Hard to disagree with anything you wrote, well said. Don Draper will always come to mind 1st before John Hamm..for probably everyone. I think for me personally the only Drama that comes close is Sopranos. I have watched a little of Boardwalk Empire which is a favorite Dark horse in that category but no way. Mad Men is the slickest show i've ever seen. the Swagger that show has is off the charts.
He was a contestant on The Big Date in the 90s and I can't see John Hamm or Don Draper without hearing, "A night of fabulous fabulosity."
Great drama and perfect Hamm
Mad Men is a picturesque fantasy movie. The Wire is real.
Agreed Mad Men Best Show of ALL Time!
I miss Mad Men
Janine Shaw Watch it over on Netflix!!
I don't; a pretty boring show stripped of the hype.
It gets even better on the second watch!
steve conn true. the only thing I enjoyed were the Peggy and Joan storylines, the music, and cinematography.
steve conn There's a difference between boring and subtle.
He seems such a chill dude you would want to hang out with and just listen to his conversations all day. And plus he's easy on the eyes as well.
Kale Lacrosse weird that you both have the exact same words and number of likes
Nearly Homeless 123 wdym there's a lot to hate about this guy?
Kale Lacrosse Think he meant there's not a lot hate
***** Clever!!
Love it! ♥😚
Which is weird because Don Drapper would make you feel so uncomfortable in real life
He should be Batman
Nick Ryan he should've been Cable ..... 😕
yeah, they really missed the shot. Guessing as it stands right now, Christian Bale will be the last great Batman.
KlohsCalls Christian bale was trash
Nick Ryan Jon Hamm and Spandex sounds problematic....
yeah i agree
He's effortlessly gorgeous, and talented and nice and hilarious. I love Jon Hamm!
You get a car!
He is appealing. I have not seen Mad Men which may lead to typecasting. I have seen other stuff that makes me believe he will be staple for Hollywood; the media anyway.
Thanks for the awesome compliment Patricia
Much appreciated
I'd watch him as Bond
Exactly
A bit passed it though
Weirdly after hearing the fake gossip he want to take the cowl as Batman, i can see him as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
I'd watch him as Reed Richards in UCM
#JonHamm4ReedRichards
jesus I wish my wife looked at me like this interviewer looks at Jon Hamm
lmao
Lolll
I couldnt look at the interviewer
Your wife's too busy looking at me that way.
Sorry couldn't help it
or like your wife looks at jon hamm
Class act. I met him at the final game of the World Baseball Classic this year in LA. No hesitation he came over and took a picture with me. One of my favorite actors..
Was he wearing his Cardinals cap?
He has such a leading man face.
Immensely talented actor. Too large for tv.
TheGrandeperuzzi TV shows now days are better than movie thanks to shows like The Wire, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Game of Thrones, etc. TV dramas are where actors as talented as him belong
It's hard not to look at him as Don, but I really hope he gets the next big gig soon. I think we all do. (Make it happen, Hollywood!)
Lester Lee cast him as Reed Richards, Marvel Studios!!
It's the same thing with Michael C. Hall and Dexter
If Ben Affleck leaves as Batman this man should replace him.
Freakin Robert Pattinson....really...
Hamm would have been perfect.
Too bad we got Robert Pattinson.
If he's a real actor I dont think he would want to play a cartoon character dressed in tights
@Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett I know, but Bruce Wayne is old too.
If Joaquin Fox can play the Joker, then Jon Hamm can play the Batman.
he should be drinking an old fashioned
Jdan The Man or a Gibson.lol
I believe his drink of choice on Mad Men was Canadian Club.
oldiesgeek1 its an old fashion bro thats just the Rye/Whisky he prefers
You are not a man if you dont know what a old fashion is lol and your sir do not
He's an alcoholic so no drinking lol
I think if Jon Hamm was my teacher, I wouldn’t even be able to look him in the eye because he’s so freaking handsome.
"It's a drag, pretending to be a guy who is so bummed out all the time." HA
What a man
Nina A. oh yes
...a mad man....
Are you half Mexican?
very nice looking guy
I'd like a slice of THAT Hamm...
78deathface good one haha
78deathface we all want that hamm
😂
Me too, and I’m vegan 😂
He's a way too good actor to be playing all the superhero roles people are suggesting. I wanna see him in a crime drama alongside Dominic West, directed my Michael Man.
J T yes. Dominic West was amazing in The Wire. Drama’s are where actors like Hamm and West belong
Yes. I could see him in a godfather/good fellas type of role.
OMG dude! Kingsman please give us John Hamm on Kingsman codename Manhattan
Finally someone smart enough. Superhero movies sucks...
J T I’d love to see him in a season of true detective
He reminds me of a more down to earth serious version of Robert Downey Jr. Super cool guy, I feel like he is gonna in some really big roles in the future
And 1.5 ft taller...
I see it, but not half the charisma Robert Downey Jr. has...
Sadly he hasn't really done much else
@@kaylasheppard7746 I don't think he really needs to, net worth 30 million, 275 thousand and episode of madmen
@@amd1273 oh wow. Nice
There will never be another MAD MEN. Probably the best show ever made. It's a masterpiece.
I was a child through the latter part of that era. But even as a child I can remember the behaviors, the sights, sounds, scents and so many other things that they got exactly right on this show. And Jon Hamm was perfectly cast as Don Draper.
Jon Ham is too classy an actor for Batman for absolute fools. He needs to be in something real. Dramatic. His role in Black Mirror was phenomenal. More of that, please
Jon Hamm would make a great James Bond.
James Bond has to be british
he's an actor... he can act british...
There was once an Australian Bond..
@Cristian there are Black Brits
Cristian you mean Jon Hamm has all that?
Don't forget he was the voice of Herb in the "Minions" movie. My son watches it all the time and I find myself quoting Herb's lines lol 😂😃
taurus2leo Lol I didn’t even notice, gotta rewatch it now
I really love him and i always hope he’s doing well
I thought Dan Draper was a great character and the show was so historically accurate fashion wise that I asked my granddaughter, 19, to watch it with me and see the past. Wow, she hated it. Hated him. She'd never seen anyone smoke indoors, never seen 2 people smoking at the same time, never seen anyone drink all day and she was disgusted that anyone who'd just smoked 1000 cigarettes and guzzled a bottle of booze would then get in a car and ram his tongue down a woman's throat and she'd let him. ("He must stink") I had to laugh, but that's how things were. And the things the men said to the women and about the women disgusted my goody 2 shoes, but I recall those things being said everyday. I remember the sixties, this show was exactly on point. I hadn't realised how much some things have changed. I could give the date of all the tv news bulletins. And the size of the computer! the phone in my hand has more capacity. How shocking will this show be to my younger grandchildren in 10 years time?
Thanks dear nice meeting you
Jon Hamm is a classically handsome man. Even here looking casual he's just gorgeous.
It's sad to hear about the loss of his mother and father.
He was truly amazing as Don Draper. What a series.
That's great. Thanks for your love and support it has been a landslide but we pull through and your every little support has brought me this far. Write me a direct email on thejonhammofficial@gmail.com
Aww just finished watching mad men, poor Don Drapper, Jon was fantastic
Mad Men was/is a fantastic show. I stumbled across Mad Men and enjoyed binge watching the entire series in a matter of weeks. Jon Hamm was such perfect casting as Don Draper. I love Jon’s personality when he is just being himself, but I did love Don Draper even though he was dark in Mad Men , he was fascinating and charismatic. Jon Hamm is also pretty easy on the eye!
You look so cute and beautiful woman my sweet friend how are you doing today?
You are amazingly charming with words ..🥰 and I feel so blessed and happy each time I come across fans like you.. 😘. Where are you watching from....?
HI
I believed this show so much. Never for a moment did I ever thought while watching it that it was shot in the 2000s. Amazing show.
I miss Mad Men. One my favorite shows :)
Right!! What a show!!!
😍😚☺😍😊😊🤩
I lived part of that Madmen world in the 1960s...and he hit it perfectly...I have been interested in his work from their on out...not disappointed either...Go John!
He did end up in Star Wars. He plays Boba Fett in an audiobook!
Asap Animation I kinda want to see a special edition of Empire Strikes Back where Jon Hamm voices Boba Fett, kinda.
What when the first time Jon Hamm but a STAR WARS fan?
My dream cast for batman. He's the same height same weight and even lost his parents like batman
LAZEDOUT mmhmm
If Marvel ever gets the Fantastic Four rights back, there’s no one else who should be Reed Richards
Nick Kentros oh wow that's perfect
Nick Kentros He would be an amazing Reed Richards!
Nick Kentros good idea! It should take place in the 70s tho
Rodrigo Guerrero I'm not alone!
Bar San u mean the 60s
Man Men is one of the greatest television shows ever made. So much talent in one project.
Your amazingly charming with your sweet words and comments
Where are you from Anna?
I miss that show so much! He was superb! He played that role like he was born to do so….
Just found out about his background through this interview
Such a great dramatic actor, it’s a shame - and frankly, shocking - that he isn’t being offered dramatic roles in meaningful films with top-rate writers and directors.
He gives me the same vibe as Bryan Cranston, down to earth guys, capable of extreme drama and also extremely funny. I would love to see them in something together.
HE's so perfect: Gorgeous, funny, perfect hair, and if set rumors and pictures I've seen of him in basketball shorts are true, he really is 100% (and 10") Hamm!
Greeting from the jon Hamm
Hamm as Don was one of the best casting decisions ever made.
Still think he would have been a great Negan on Walking Dead. Love JD Morgan, but I think Hamm would have brought a little less corndog.
Agree. I think Jeffrey brings just too much swagger. There are moments there when he really is good -- really strong. But I think Hamm would have toned it down, brought the charm and the wisecracks but I think he would also have done a great job at bringing to the fold just how dangerously damaged a person Negan is.
You're probably right but he's honestly too good for the walking dead, the whole show of which can be described as 'corndog'.
I can't see him as negan, jd Morgan was made for the role, just like Hamm was made for Donald draper
When he talks about the loss of his parents, I can feel him.
I'm writing this as my wife and I just received our Complete Series Package and we are working through the episodes and the special features/commentaries for the first time. What an achievement for everyone involved.
First of all this guy is an amazing actor. Just finished watching the show and I knew what needed to happen was him finding his inner happiness and finally putting his past aside. And I could’ve sworn the show would end him w Peggy, but I was wrong lol thankfully. But it would’ve been pretty good to know for what reason Stephanie left exactly ?
PK Ralph I’m pretty sure that isn’t what happens in the finale of Mad Men. In that moment, that was supposed to be something spiritual, he found inspiration for that Coca-Cola ad which would be his greatest creation. Meaning he can’t get his mind from work, meaning that he was kind of born for that job. He could never change because he never wanted to change. He felt realised with what he had accomplished.
That’s what I get from that scene.
I thought it was lame for Stephanie to take him there then bail...but she was pretty flaky and flighty
Pressure turns plain carbon into diamonds.
I understand what he's saying, in school a classmate lost both his parents. Mom died in accident and father committed suicide soon after. He went into shock i remember, first he sat in school as he got the news privately by the principal, when I talked to him he looked blank into the ground, I didn't know what happened, he ignored everything happening around him. When we went home to school he started to shiver, fell on the ground, his eyes rolled back and spit bubbles foaming out of his mouth. A woman tried to help and our classmates called an ambulance. When I was younger it was very strange, I saw it and I couldn't feel or imagine what he went through. He had to be very strong, but recently saw a pic of him online and as I'm seeing he's studying to become a doctor. So I'm glad things turned out better for him.
But losing your parents at such young age really is something you can not forget.
I feel that pain of losing a parent. He explained it very well ❤️
He’s just so eloquent and gorgeous 🙏🏼🙌🏼😘
He was also in the great show called A Young Doctor's Notebook with Daniel Radcliffe.
Jon could be the next James Bond! He has everything to be. He has natural charm, is very elegant and has an athletic physique. Also, a great talented actor that he is!
Greeting from the jon Hamm
Awwwwn 🥰, thanks so much heavenly and adorable 💖 creature 🌹, thanks for all your mind blowing.......... comments and your sincerity towards me 😎 words can't explain how happy I am with this your write up, it gladdens my heart 💓. Where are you watching from...?
i like the real jon hamm more than draper. lol. him losing hid parents might have made him the perfect draper tho. he ads complexity to the character.
But at least Draper never says "'n I was like...". - one of the most annoying verbal ticks of Americans, aaarghhhh!
Don Draper is a great well written character but i can't stand him lol
Jesus, I came from a Christopher Meloni video to this...and they've aged insanely well.
I love them both
This is kind of sad. Nobody can replace Don Draper. He should still play him just in case they make a movie out of Don or if a movie is set in the same universe.
I'm in season 5 of mad men. Great show!!
I'm an old history major. When I saw mad men I saw Hamm's depth talent and skill. I found out later he was an acting teacher. Much continuing success Mr. Hamm. Peace.
His glasses are Warby Parker, Chamberlain. fyi
thanks for letting us know, i was wondering about that
yes. i have the pair. i was like... heyyyyyyyy
Thanks.. was wondering what they were
This guy you could drop anywhere... and he would float. A truly bankable actor. ~ On a more personal note, utmost respect for his comments about his parents.
One great example of how impactful Mad Men truly was. Willie Geist, sitting here interviewing Jon Hamm, has a haircut that became a fad because of Mad Men. And it still is a thing. That's deep level impact right there.
"I am your father."
"Well, I am YOUR father."
Lol
I watched Baby Driver some time ago (it was a brilliant film and I loved it) and I didn't recognise John Hamm in it.
Definitely one of my favourite actors! Sorry to hear about losing his parents at such a young age. Lost my mum, but I was 45 at the time (no time is ever a good time to lose a parent, though). I'm sure losing a parent when you're a kid defines your entire future...
Thanks so much fan for your unending support and sincerity in my career 😊 I feel really blessed with you fans 😇. Where're you watching from?
HI
great interview!
Good formal journalism. Love it!
Don Draper is at the same level as Tony Soprano and Walter White.
Sitizen Kane my 3 favourite shows
All three are truly despicable, amoral, hideous men that you just can't help liking.
And also Vic Mackey
OMG He should play a teacher Mr Jefferson from "Life is Strange" if they make a movie version.
That's would be amazing! he's fits so well, with that glasses.
Alex that's perfect
He nailed it on Don Draper best casting in addition to Hamm making the character his own. The guy not only looked the part but was so believable it was amazing. Seems like he always looked mid 40s in as a kid.
Great show. Great characters. Great actor. Good luck Mr. Hamm.
His hair looks amazing.
Interestingly he said something I've always said to myself after losing both my parents - there's no good time to lose your parents
Thanks for your heart felt connect An
He was the perfect cast for that role. Such an intimidating character and a great show!
we just discovered mad men and I'm lucky I got my partner to persevere with it because she thought it was too slow - we are half way thru season 4 and she's now addicted!
"Jon Hamm Knew He Didn't Want to Play Don Draper Again"
Jon Hamm: [gets cast in Minions and Bad Times at El Royale, both set in the late '60s]
"I was like...." "He was like..." "I was like..."
Love him! Love the show and all the wonderful midcentury decor!
favorite is him playing jon hamm on curb your enthusiasm
That was amazing.
He'd be absolutely perfect as James Bond
He will always be Don to me. That’s the negative of being a get character.
Just watched the series. So good!
"Life after Draper" sounds like a TV soap hahaha xD
Mad Men is one of my favourite tv shows EVER ❤️😍
Thanks dear nice meeting you
#MizzouMade We are so proud of you, Hamm!!!
Um he actually got kicked out of a Texas university for severe fraternity hazing assault
I really really miss Mad Men.🥺
Please lord I just need one final special or movie. I beg of you😭😭🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
He should be the next Bond!
His story is so aspiring similar to mine because I'm happened to be an artist myself. Would love to work with one of these days if I make it as a star like he is.
Can’t wait for season 8!!
Jon Hamm was a highschool teacher......i would have taken that drama class😍😍😍
He was almost Negan on the walking dead!
Rajeev .Rajagopalan would've been good, much better than JDM
usc trojans1987 you can’t know that, jdm is perfect for the role.
I feel he would have really brought the fear factor
Jon Hamm and Kevin Bacon should do a sizzle reel together.
Wes Thomas kevin bacon ugghh 🤢
Jon Hamm doesn't age. I love Mad Men.❤️
Skip to 1:49 to see the moment when he says what's in the video title.