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Jon Hamm has been making waves due to his recent performance in Landman. In the show, Hamm plays the role of Monty Miller, a powerful oil executive who is caught up in the world of the West Texas oil rigs.
Hamm’s captivating performance showcases a balance between seriousness and humor. Based on Christian Wallace’s podcast Boomtown, the show also stars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, and Michelle Randolph.
Hamm’s performance in Landman is one of the many great roles he has portrayed over the years. For viewers who loved his performance, here are 5 more great movies and shows starring Hamm.
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Good Omens, Mad Men, and 3 other great Jon Hamm movies and shows to watch
1) Confess, Fletch (2022)
Jon Hamm shines as Fletch, a charming former investigative journalist, in this crime comedy. Confess, Fletch is based on a novel of the same name by Gregory Mcdonald.
The movie follows Fletch, who is hired by an Italian billionaire to track down his missing art collection. But he soon finds himself in the middle of a murder case. Being named as the prime suspect in the case, Fletch sets out to investigate the incident and figure out which of the many suspects is the true culprit.
While Jon Hamm's humorous side is slightly highlighted in Landman, viewers get to see him explore his full comedic potential in Confess, Fletch. The movie is the third installment in the Fletch series. The first two movies— Fletch (1985) and Fletch Lives (1989)— starred Chevy Chase.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV
2) Mad Men (2007-2015)
In one of his best performances to date, Jon Hamm stars as the charismatic advertising executive Don Draper in Mad Men. Set in 1960s New York, the show follows Draper as he fights to stay on top of the advertising world.
For his performance in the show, Jon Hamm received high acclaim and won several awards, including a Primetime Emmy award, two Golden Globes, and a Critics' Choice Television award. In 2021, Mad Men was named the second greatest TV series of the 21st Century by BBC.
Like Landman, Jon Hamm's character in Mad Men too displays a primarily dramatic and serious role. The show also displays similar power struggles that viewers of Landman could enjoy. Created by Matthew Weiner, the show also stars Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, and Christina Hendricks.
Where to watch: Prime Video
3) 30 Rock (2006 – 2013)
Despite only starring in a handful of episodes, Jon Hamm leaves a lasting impression as he plays the handsome but hilariously dim-witted Drew Baird in 30 Rock. In the show, he plays the main character, Liz’s, brief love interest. Having experienced pretty privilege all his life, Baird turns out to be an incompetent doctor.
While Hamm portrays a wealthy and smart executive in Landman, in 30 Rock he plays a wealthy but inept doctor. But his characters' honorability is what ties them together. While Hamm is mostly featured in season 3 of 30 Rock, he makes guest appearances in various future seasons.
For his performance in the show, Hamm received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Created by Tina Fey, the show is based on her previous experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live.
Where to watch: Hulu, Peacock Premium
4) Good Omens (2019- present)
Jon Hamm shows off his comedic chops in this fantasy comedy series. Created by Neil Gaiman and based on Terry Pratchett and his novel of the same name, the show follows various characters who are trying to aid or prevent an upcoming Armageddon.
In Good Omens, Hamm plays the role of Archangel Gabriel, an agent of God, who tries to constantly sabotage the main characters Aziraphale and demon Crowley. The show also stars Michael Sheen, David Tennant, and Sam Taylor Buck.
Like Landman, Good Omens also showcases Jon Hamm's ability to portray great chemistry with his fellow castmates. In Landman, Hamm's friendship with the main character Tommy shines through. Similarly, his relationship with Aziraphale and Crowley is a memorable highlight from Good Omens.
Where to watch: Prime Video
5) Baby Driver (2017)
Jon Hamm displays his villainous charms as Buddy in Baby Driver. Buddy, a Wall Street banker-turned-criminal goes after the main character, Baby, after his wife is killed during a heist.
While Buddy starts off as a laid-back character, he quickly turns into a murderous villain. Hamm’s ability to switch from a charming criminal to a fear-inducing character was met with positive reviews.
While Jon Hamm's character in Landman finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes drama, Baby Driver takes it up a notch as it sees Buddy face extreme action.
In an interview with the Guardian in December 2017, writer-director Edgar Wright mentioned that he wrote Jon Hamm’s part in the movie specifically for him after becoming friends with the actor in 2008.
"I first met Jon in 2008 when he was hosting 'Saturday Night Live' and I happened to be backstage. He’s a huge comedy fan and we became friends, so I wrote the part for him," Wright stated.
In a post on X on June 21, 2021, Wright further mentioned that Hamm’s character was a tribute to Clint Eastwood's longtime stunt double, Buddy Van Horn.
Where to watch: Netflix, Prime Video
Viewers can also watch other great Jon Hamm movies and shows like Keeping Up With The Joneses (2016), The Morning Show (2019 - present), Bridesmaids (2011), and Fargo (2014 – present).
