Don't count on it. Speaking to MTV on the red carpet of the Golden Globe awards, Hamm said, "I think that's a young man's game. I think I've been aged out of that one."
Sorry, fan base.
Last fall, as rumors about casting for the next Superman film reboot began to heat up, fans began to clamor for 'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm to take on the role. After all, he had the handsome, rugged good looks, as well as the air of mystery necessary to play the secretive Clark Kent.
Then, when 'The Social Network' star Arnie Hammer said that he heard the studio was looking to cast an actor age 35-40 for the role, speculation hit a fevered pitch. Even Hamm himself played into it, saying, "If the powers that be are thinking that, I'd like them to get in touch with me. Maybe we can discuss it."
But while Hamm worked with 'Superman' director Zack Snyder on the upcoming 'Suckerpunch,' he won't be donning the blue and red tights.
He now plays the dapper, suave Don Draper in Mad Men, so it's hard to picture Jon Hamm battling chronic depression, relying on antidepressants and therapy to beat the illness. But that's just what he did.
Hamm, 38, reveals to the U.K. magazine The Observer how he was hit hard with the death of his father at the age of 20.
"I was ... unmoored by that. I struggled with chronic depression. I was in bad shape," he says. Hamm's mother had died of stomach cancer when he was only 10, and he went to live with his father. His parents had divorced when he was just a toddler.
He has told Vanity Fair that his character Don Draper is partly inspired by his father. The actor, currently a hit in Ben Affleck's movie The Town, says work also helped him recover: "I knew I had to get back in school and back in some kind of structured environment and ... continue."
At the time of his father's death, he was a student at the University of Texas, and "was very fortunate to have really good friends in my life whose parents sort of rallied," he tells The Observer.
As far as therapy and antidepressants are concerned, he says, "It gives you another perspective when you are so lost in your own spiral. It helps."
How do they help? He adds: "You can change your brain chemistry enough to think: 'I want to get up in the morning; I don't want to sleep until four in the afternoon. I want to get up and ... go to work and ...' Reset the auto-meter, kick-start the engine!"
Mad Men star Jon Hamm has laughed off speculation he'll be flying into action as Superman in the superhero's next movie - because he's too old to play the Man of Steel.
Brandon Routh was the last actor to portray the comic book icon on the big screen in 2006's Superman Returns.
The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan has signed on to produce another installment in the blockbuster franchise, and recent rumors suggested Hamm was being courted to take over the role.
But the actor insists he hasn't been approached by movie bosses - and at 39, he's just too old to play the part.
He says, "I certainly haven't been informed of that. They might want to run that by me. I don't know, I think unless Superman's power was the power of being really old... I maybe aged out of that competition."
One old favorite and one new kid on the block took top Emmy honors.
Mad Men won the outstanding drama series for the third consecutive year on Sunday night, while Modern Family was named outstanding comedy series.
A 14-time nominee, ABC's ensemble comedy netted an early win for supporting actor Eric Stonestreet, who plays the loveable Cameron Tucker.
"All I wanted to be was a clown in the circus when I was a kid growing up," the first-time winner, who called the gig "the most amazing job ever," said onstage.
Another freshman series, Glee, collected an award for director Ryan Murphy and Jane Lynch, who won outstanding supporting actress in a comedy for her role as the scheming Sue Sylvester.
In a shout-out to the ensemble cast, she joked, "I love you. You're young and you're wonderful. You're fresh-faced, and when I'm not seething with jealousy, I'm so proud of you."
First-Time Winners
It was a recurring theme during the three-hour telecast from L.A.'s Nokia Theatre: Many first-time nominees were rewarded with Emmys, especially on the dramatic front, where a fleet of new faces won.
Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul nabbed outstanding supporting actor in a drama, while The Good Wife's Archie Panjabi picked up outstanding supporting actress in a drama. And The Closer's Kyra Sedgwick won outstanding leading actress in a drama after four previous nominations.
One exception: Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston, who took home the outstanding actor in a drama trophy for the third consecutive year. Noting his esteemed fellow nominees, he expressed his gratitude, saying, "I'm so humbled and amazed to be in your company."
Edie Falco claimed outstanding actress in a comedy for Nurse Jackie and Jim Parsons won outstanding actor in a comedy for The Big Bang Theory.
Kate Dances ... Again
Emmy host Jimmy Fallon kicked things off with little help from Glee and Kate Gosselin, who laced up her dancing shoes once again after a less-than-lauded turn on Dancing with the Stars.
In addition, the host recruited an A-list team – including Tina Fey, Kate Gosselin, Jane Lynch, Randy Jackson, Jon Hamm and Betty White – for a zippy musical number. The group performed Bruce Springsteen's propulsive hit "Born to Run" after a short skit in which the Glee kids said they couldn't afford tickets to the awards show.
Gosselin, who famously earned low marks on Dancing with the Stars, poked fun at herself, teasing with Fallon and his crew, "I can help [with the performance]; I'm a great dancer."
Here's a list of all the winners from last night's telecast:
Outstanding Comedy Series: Modern Family Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men Lead Actress in a Comedy: Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Lead Actor in a Comedy: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Supporting Actress in a Comedy: Jane Lynch, Glee Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family Lead Actress in a Drama: Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer Lead Actor in a Drama: Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Supporting Actor in a Drama: Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Supporting Actress in a Drama: Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife Reality-Competition Program: Top Chef Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program: Jeff Probst, Survivor
Mad Men stars Jon Hamm, Elizabeth Moss and Christina Hendricks will be looking for new work by 2012 - the hit TV series will be axed after its sixth season, according to online reports.
The drama, set in the 1960s, premiered in 2007 but series creator Matthew Weiner has already announced plans for the finale, according to http://www.theweeklyblend.com/.
Weiner reportedly revealed the cancellation "rather unceremoniously while talking about the show's twists and turns" at the National Association of Broadcasters convention last week.
A spokesperson for AMC network did not respond to requests for comment.
Much has been made of Jon Hamm's classically handsome good looks. In his 30 Rock cameo, his character casually mentioned that he was the life study for Prince Eric in Disney's The Little Mermaid.
But now he really is the Ken doll everyone has made him out to be.
Toy maker Mattel is giving Mad Men the same Barbie treatment they've previously given to Twilight and The Wizard of Oz, making doll versions of the show's popular stars. For $74.95 you'll soon be able to own one of the Barbie premium doll versions of Don Draper, his wife Betty (January Jones), Roger Sterling (John Slattery), and Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks).
While the dolls do come with period accessories such as hats, overcoats and padded undergarments, you won't find them toting the show's ubiquitous cigarettes or martini glasses.
"The dolls, we feel, do a great job of embodying the series,” Stephanie Cota, a Barbie marketing executive, told the New York Times. “Certain things are appropriate, and certain things aren’t.”
Openly gay actor Bryan Batt has been axed from hit U.S. TV series Mad Men.
Batt has become known for his role as art director Salvatore Romano on the 1960s-set drama, which premiered in 2007.
He recently raised his concerns about losing his job after his TV character was fired - and his worst fears have come true.
TV bosses have now confirmed he won't be joining the rest of the cast when the show returns for its fourth season, but insist there is no bad blood between the two parties.
Series creator Matthew Weiner explains, "Losing Bryan was a tough moment for the show, but that's where we are.
"I know how people felt about Bryan. I obviously love working with him, and he has been an indelible character since the pilot. But I felt it was an expression of the times that he couldn't work there anymore."
Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock and the cast of Inglourious Basterds took the top prizes at the 2010 Screen Actor's Guild Awards.
Bridges won Best Actor for his role in Crazy Heart, and Bullock was named Best Actress for her performance in Blind Side - completing a great week for the pair who won the same awards at last week's Golden Globes.
The cast of Quentin Tarantino's World War II movie were named Best Ensemble.
Inglorious Basterds' Christoph Waltz was named Best Supporting Actor and Monique won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire.
Elsewhere Drew Barrymore, Kevin Bacon, Dexter's Michael C. Hall, The Good Wife's Julianna Margulies, 30 Rock stars Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin and the casts of Mad Men and Glee were the big winners in the TV categories.
Baldwin was named Best Actor in a Comedy Series for the fourth year running, and Fey won the Best Actress in a Comedy prize for the third successive year.
There was also a lifetime achievement award for Golden Girls star Betty White, just a week after she celebrated her 88th birthday.
The full list of Screen Actor's Guild Awards winners is as follows:
Motion Pictures
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Inglourious Basterds Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role - Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role - Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Mo'Nique, Precious
Television
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Mad Men Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series - Glee Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series - Michael C. Hall, Dexter Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series - Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series - Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series - Tina Fey, 30 Rock Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - Kevin Bacon, Taking Chance Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens.
Recognizing the entertainment industry's impact on same-sex equality issues, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has announced its nominees for the group's 21st annual Media Awards, to be held March 13th in New York, April 17th in Los Angeles and June 5th in San Francisco.
AMC's acclaimed period drama Mad Men HBO's hit vampire show True Blood and ABC's new generational comedy Modern Family, along with singers Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, are among the top contenders.
GLAAD also announced that Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon, who made headlines by publicly discussing her long-term relationship with a woman, will be honored with the Vito Russo Award at the New York ceremony. The award, named after founding GLAAD member and author of The Celluloid Closet, is presented to an openly LGBT media professional who has helped promote equal rights.
All told, GLAAD announced 116 nominees in 24 English-language categories and 36 Spanish-language nominees in eight categories. In the competitive categories, cable networks earned 23 nominations, while broadcast networks pulled in 17.
Every decade has its landmark TV shows, and there will or should never be complete agreement on which 10 series belong at the top of the list.
For purposes of this list, a TV show is eligible only if it premiered in or after 1999. In addition, TV shows were judged on their artistic merit and overall contribution to the medium, not on their ratings or profit margins.
10. MODERN FAMILY (ABC, 2009-present) It's a little risky to pick a new show as one of the best of the decade, even after seeing about a dozen episodes. In the case of "Modern Family," the risk is minimized by the track record of its creators, Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd. At a time when most new shows are just finding themselves, this one has been so consistently funny, smartly produced and crisply written that it has all the earmarks of a classic in the making.
9. LOST (ABC, 2004-present) Part adventure, part mystery and part sci-fi, "Lost" defies convenient characterization. Supposedly conceived as a blend of "Lord of the Flies," "Survivor," "Gilligan's Island" and "Cast Away," the series developed a unique mythology and an unconventional rhythm that mixed stories of the present with those from the past and future. Creators Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof created one of TV's biggest casts, then made each character utterly fascinating.
8. 24 (Fox, 2001-present) Robert Cochran and Joel Surnow conceived this series when the idea of a terrorist attack that would bring down the World Trade Center towers seemed inconceivable. But when the unthinkable happened, America rallied around indefatigable agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) and some super-suspenseful, action-packed, provocative stories. Even the real CIA took notes. With an uncanny knack for selecting guest stars and a real-time format, "24" injected shots of excitement to the small screen.
7. 30 ROCK (NBC, 2006-present) Maybe it's because Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels know TV from both sides of the camera. More than that, they understand the nutty things that happen when the surf of corporate culture pounds the shore of creative anarchy. "30 Rock," a TV show within a TV show, is occasionally guilty of biting the hand that schedules it, but never runs out of business and showbiz targets ripe for being lampooned.
6. MAD MEN (AMC, 2007-present) Matthew Weiner rewound the clock nearly a half-century to create a drama that provides a fresh look at relationships and business and gender through vintage glasses. Set in the early 1960s in a prominent ad firm, "Mad Men" is beautifully written and blessed with a strong cast, starting with Jon Hamm as flawed executive Don Draper. You've come a long way, baby, but it sure is fun to look back.
5. DAMAGES (FX, 2007-present) Few if any creators have ever spun more intricate and surprising yarns than Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler and Daniel Zelman in "Damages," a high-stakes legal drama in which almost nothing is exactly as it seems. A superb cast, starting with Glenn Close, brings to life some of the most ambitious plots ever conceived for TV. This may be as intriguing and addictive as TV gets.
4. THE SHIELD (FX, 2002-2008) Just as David Chase found a new and powerful direction for crime drama, Shawn Ryan shattered the mold for police drama. "The Shield" was everything no police series had ever been, starting with antihero Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis), a sympathetic but impossibly corrupt Los Angeles cop who made up his own rules of law enforcement as he went along. Moral ambiguity provided a gateway to stories that were stark, real and absolutely incredible.
3. CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO, 2000-present) From his earnings as creator of "Seinfeld," Larry David could have bought one of the Virgin Islands and retired to a life of leisure and luxury. Instead, he trumped himself with a comedy series that poked fun at political correctness and poked even more fun at a curmudgeonly version of himself. Plotted but not scripted, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" raised mortification and tactlessness to art forms.
2. THE WEST WING (NBC, 1999-2006) Creator Aaron Sorkin swore this show wasn't his way of making civics palatable to a mass audience, but it did just that. Neo-cons ran the real White House during most of the show's run. On TV, though, a team of highly principled progressives operated the levers of TV government. Quite possibly, this unfailingly witty and intelligent series, packed with powerful performances, whetted the country's appetite for change it can believe in.
1. THE SOPRANOS (HBO, 1999-2007) From its opening musings about ducks in Tony Soprano's swimming pool to its ambiguous and much-discussed ending, "The Sopranos" pioneered a new form of drama. Creator David Chase brilliantly melded the dark, violent world of organized crime boss Soprano (James Gandolfini) with the conventions of middle-class suburbia. It dominated water cooler conversation even though, as an HBO program, it was available in only a small fraction of the nation's households.
Looking sharp! Jon Hamm buttons up for an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in New York City on Monday. The Mad Men star has been hard at work shooting his Ben Affleck directed flick, The Town.
Mad Men star Bryan Batt is reportedly set to exchange vows with his longtime partner in a same sex marriage later this year.
The gay actor, 46, has been dating Tom Cianfichi, an actor-turned-event planner, for two decades and the couple is now ready to make its union official with a wedding in Vermont, where same sex unions are legal.
A source tells the National Enquirer, "Bryan is at the top of his game professionally, and they've never been happier.
"They're leaning toward a Christmas wedding in Vermont."
Batt and Cianfichi, who own homes in Louisiana, Los Angeles and New York, have begun planning for their wedding, which promises to be an extravagant occasion.
The insider adds, "Bryan and Tom already consider themselves married, and are registered as domestic partners in New Orleans.
"Tom's working on the wedding arrangements, and with their combined style and taste; it's certain to be a big event. They intend to pull out all the stops." »
The office boozing and hijinks on "Mad Men" will continue for a fourth season on AMC next summer, the cable channel said on Tuesday.
The renewal of the 1960s-set advertising drama is not exactly a shock given that series creator Matthew Weiner earlier this year signed a contract with producer Lionsgate to return for the third and fourth seasons.
Ratings have also improved dramatically for the show that kicked off its third season last month, and Emmy voters recently showered the series with 16 nominations, including best drama.
The first three episodes of the third season averaged 2.1 million viewers, up 40 percent from the same period last year, an AMC spokeswoman said. Still, that's a drop in the bucket compared to leading shows on the broadcast and cable networks.
Three "Mad Men" stars will vie for Emmys on September 20th, including Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss for their respective lead roles as a mysterious Madison Avenue executive and ambitious copywriter, and John Slattery for his supporting turn as the office's libidinous partner.
"Mad Men" also received 16 nominations last year, and won six categories including best drama, the first time the coveted prize ever went to a basic-cable program.
Summer used to mean TV rerun hell, but that is so no longer the case. From HBO's Hung, which is a about a man with an oversized appendage, to NYC Prep, Bravo's reality answer to Gossip Girl, discover summer's new addictions and check out what's in store for your some of your favorite returning shows.
Check out our picks for this summer's best must-watch TV.
America's Got Talent (Season 4)
NBC - Tuesday, June 23rd, 9:00 pm
It might be a little difficult to top the force to reckon with that some people like to call Susan Boyle, after her groundbreaking performance on Britain's Got Talent, but rest assured be that on this whole, wide continent there is some spectacular talent still to be found. So much talent, in fact, that you can expect a two-hour premiere filled with it on June 23 as well as an additional hour on June 24. Get ready to watch dreams come true America!
NYC Prep
Bravo - Tuesday, June 23rd, 10:00 pm
If the faux-Upper East Side drama on Gossip Girl doesn't cut it for you realists out there, Bravo has heard your prayers and answered them with its' newest and possibly soon to be hit show NYC Prep. Follow the still faux drama (let's face it) of a real deal batch of spoiled prep school kids who are ready to show those Cali kids on the Hills that New York can do it better.
Hung
HBO - Sunday, June 28th, 10:00 pm
In the business of writing, blogging, or whatever it's called these days, sensational headlines are just a part of the package. But in this case, what you read is actually what you get.
HBO's latest dramady, follows the adventures and of a simple man, who is decidedly er, 'well hung,' and is determined to make it work to his advantage. Coming to term with his physiological gift is only the first step. "I've got a big dick, now what do I do with it?" We will certainly find out.
Check out the Hung promo below:
Great American Road Trip
NBC - Tuesday, July 7th, 8:00 pm
Roadtrips are great. Families can be great. However roadtrips combined with families sounds like trouble. On this adrenaline filled adventure, seven families square off to compete in a cross-country mission, tackling obstacle course after challenge, after obstacle course -- and we can only imagine that they all wrestle with some serious family demons along the way.
Entourage
HBO - Sunday, July 12th, 10:30 pm
It's rare to come across a show where every character has so much to offer, and that's what makes every season of this Hollywood drama worth watching. The antics of Ari, Lloyd and all the rest of the crew are simply a necessary part of the summer schedule. This season's guest appearances include Zac Efron, Lebron James and Tom Brady.
Hell's Kitchen (Season 6)
Fox - Tuesday, July 21st, 8:00 pm
It's questionable whether or not America really needs another season of Gordon Ramsay crushing the confidence and dreams of a batch of eager chefs, but after his recent publicity for letting his tongue slip a little too far, we'll watch just to see if he turns over a new leaf and decides to use positive reinforcement this time around instead.
Mad Men
AMC - Sunday, August 16th, 10:00 pm
Get a crash course in 1960s American culture with AMC's smash hit, penned by Sopranos writer Matthew Weiner. Mad Men returns for its' third season this August as six time Emmy winner.
Project Runway (Season 6)
Lifetime - Thursday, August 20th, 10:00 pm
After a five season run, it's safe to say that this show contains a few elements that can never get old: Heidi Klum, designer fashion, odd contestants, and Tim Gunn. Hopefully after another season of hearing Tim tell contestants to "Make it Work," we can finally start applying that advice to our own lives.
Back with more secrets and scandals, Jon Hamm returns as his alter ego Don Draper Wednesday to film the new season of his Emmy-winning show Mad Men in Pasadena, California. The drama returns to AMC Aug. 16.
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