Jon Hamm Faces Tense Standoff in ‘American Hostage’ Trailer
Based on the popular scripted podcast and true events, the MGM+ thriller stars Hamm as a radio reporter thrust into a three-day life-and-death crisis.
Jon Hamm stars in the upcoming American Hostage, a 1970s-set psychological thriller based on a true story. Hamm plays Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman, who finds himself caught up in a tense hostage situation. In a trailer released for the first season, Hamm can be seen discussing the unfolding events with Tony Kiritsis, portrayed by Giovanni Ribisi.
The series also features Mireille Enos, William Jackson Harper, Jonathan Tucker, Kristoffer Polaha, and Kat Cunning in supporting roles. American Hostage will premiere with two episodes on September 20, followed by weekly installments, concluding with a November 1 finale. The anthology series will make its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September.
Created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, Jon Hamm is among the executive producers alongside other notable collaborators.
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