Jon Hamm: Hollywood has entered a new era
'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm has suggested that Hollywood has entered a new era.
Jon Hamm thinks the concept of a "leading man" belongs to a different era.
The 54-year-old actor has enjoyed huge success during his career, but Jon doesn't see himself as a leading man, suggesting that the movie industry has now entered a new era.
Speaking to Interview magazine, the Hollywood star explained: "I think those categories are kind of a vestige of a different industry that we don’t really live in anymore.
"It’s like you’re a lead actor if you’re the guy that’s carrying most of the story, and at certain points, you’ll have character moments or whatever."
Jon has worked with a host of big-name stars during his career, and he appreciates the "breadth" of experiences he's been able to enjoy in the film and TV business.
The actor said: "That’s the most fun part about having a career this long, right? There is a breadth to your experience that is pretty great."
Meanwhile, Jon previously admitted to being "happy" with where he's at in his career.
The actor has shot a number of high-profile projects in recent years - including 'Mean Girls', 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'The Morning Show' - and Jon is delighted to be so busy at this point in his career.
Jon - who is perhaps best known for playing Don Draper in the period drama series 'Mad Men' - told The Hollywood Reporter in 2024: "My bones ache, but I’m in a good place.
"Something happened in the last four, five years, where I got really, really comfortable doing what I do, like I’m invited to the party.
"I was talking to Billy Crudup, and I revere Billy, and he goes, 'Man, do you still get freaked out about all this?' I said no. I let that go at some point. I used to think, 'I’m not going to be good enough,' and all that. But there’s always take two. And they don’t use the bad takes. So, yeah, I like where I am.
"I’m a happy guy. And I’ve worked hard to get here, and it’s not been a steady upward climb. There have been setbacks and difficulties, but that’s life."
