For TV stars, breaking away from a role one is closely associated with can be a challenge. It's very possible that Hamm will always be ed primarily as Don Draper from Mad Men. This would still be a testament to Hamm's acting career. But despite how incredible Mad Men is, audiences love the actor and want to see him take on more prominent roles in film and television. The last few months of 2023 seem like a very exciting time for the actor, as he'll have plenty of screen time in highly anticipated projects. He's also got a few exciting appearances slated for 2024.

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Fargo Season 5 Is Jon Hamm's Most Exciting TV Role Since Mad Men

Hamm has proven that he's not just capable of delivering great drama, but also hilarious comedic performances. This makes him the perfect fit to the cast of Fargo season 5. Fargo is a dark comedy/crime series inspired by the 1996 film of the same name. It's an anthology show, meaning that each season introduces a completely original cast and story. For new viewers who aren't familiar with the first four seasons but want to see Hamm, jumping in during season 5 is an acceptable option. Fargo is a very well-written show, offering some of the best in comedy and crime drama on television.

Hamm ing the Fargo cast for season 5 is incredibly exciting, as he's done his best work on television shows that feature witty writing. He's also more recently proven he has comedic chops. In Hamm's post-Mad Men career, comedy shows have been a recurring theme. He's had a role in Bob's Burgers, Barry, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Fargo will be Hamm's most prominent TV role since Mad Men, even if it's primarily a ing role. Fargo will allow him to use the best of his talent in drama and comedy, as it will give some interesting material to work with.

What We Know About Fargo Season 5 & Jon Hamm's Role

Fargo season 5 looks very exciting so far, with a cast that includes Joe Keery, Juno Temple, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Juno Temple's Dorothy "Dot" Lyon seems to be the lead character, a woman on the run from law enforcement. Fargo is known for its ensemble casts that bring the most out of everyone, including ing roles. Hamm's Roy Tillman will be in hot pursuit of Dorothy, as he's the local sheriff of the North Dakota town the season takes place in. Sheriff Roy Tillman also moonlights as a rancher, preacher and constitutional lawman. This hilarious set of roles will offer Hamm a lot to work with.

Keery will play Gator, the son of Hamm's character. The standout star from Netflix's Stranger Things has been praised for his comedic chops, and the prospect of seeing him paired up with Hamm's absurdly described, multi-professional character is very exciting. Fargo is known for crime plots that get out ridiculously out of hand very quickly. Audiences will likely see Hamm's character faced with a huge web of motives and betrayals. Hamm will be the latest in the line of Fargo law enforcement actors, following s McDormand, Allison Tolman, Patrick Wilson, Ted Danson, Carrie Coon, and Timothy Olyphant.

Jon Hamm's Other Movies & TV Shows

Fargo isn't the only project Hamm has on the horizon. In 2023, Hamm will have two TV shows running almost back to back with one another. Before Fargo, Hamm will appear on the acclaimed The Morning Show, which returns for season 3 on September 13. Hamm will the show's already-stacked cast, which includes Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. He also stars in the August movie Corner Office from Lionsgate. In 2024, Jon Hamm will appear in an animated Transformers prequel film called Transformers One, as well as the film version of Mean Girls: The Musical. All four projects should have some commercial appeal, meaning a successful couple of years for the Mad Men star.