Becoming a leading man can be both a blessing and a curse in the television industry, and luckily, Jon Hamm came out on the positive side of things. Although Mad Men ran for seven long seasons, the actor didn't become defined by his role as Don Draper, and has been able to work on countless films and series since the show's finale. His current line-up of projects is proof of that. While Hamm has some exciting movie appearances in his future including Transformers One and Mean Girls: The Musical, his television roles are even more of a thrill and will likely last well into 2024.

Jon Hamm Will Breathe New Life Into The Morning Show

First and foremost, Jon Hamm will be making his debut in The Morning Show season 3. The drama, which first premiered in 2019 as one of Apple TV's first original series, is now on its third season and stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as morning news anchors surrounded by scandal and workplace stress. While The Morning Show season 2 ended with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, the third season seems to have jumped forward in time, and is exploring a new problem. According to Apple TV's summary, "stakes are high as the future of the network is thrown into question."

Jon Hamm will be ing the cast as a new character named Paul Marks. Allegedly, Marks is "a corporate titan who sets his sights on UBA, pulling Cory, Alex, and Bradley into his powerful orbit." Clearly, Hamm will play a major role in the new season's biggest conflict, and make waves among the already powerful cast. This role will not only be great for Hamm, but could also bring some new life to The Morning Show, which often gets bogged down by an overabundance of hot button issues. Hopefully, Hamm's suave performance can ground the show in this season's main arc.

Jon Hamm Is A Major Draw For Fargo Season 5

The return of Fargo is a big deal all on its own, but with Jon Hamm in the ensemble, it's certain to be an extraordinary piece of television. Based on the 1996 film of the same name, Fargo is a black comedy anthology series that has explored crime in the areas of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota for four seasons. The show is known for its impeccable casts including Martin Freeman, Kirsten Dunst, Ewan MacGregor, and Chris Rock, and with Jon Hamm in the new TV show, both he and the new season look incredibly good. Hamm will be playing a sheriff named Roy Tillman.

According to Fargo season 5 will be a perfect opportunity for Jon Hamm to showcase his talents, especially his acting range. Plus, this newest season has something to prove, as Fargo season 4 wasn't as critically acclaimed as its predecessors. Overall, this is definitely a series and a performance to look out for this November.

Grimsburg Will See Jon Hamm Leading A Big New Fox Animated Comedy

Jon Hamm's television renaissance doesn't stop at the biggest dramas and comedies of fall 2023. In fact, Hamm's final television project in the current line-up will be leading an animated television series called Grimsburg, set to air on FOX. Though not much is known about the show yet, the fact that it was renewed for a second season before a release date has even been set is a very good sign for the series. Plus, with Jon Hamm returning to the public eye with The Morning Show and Fargo, it doesn't seem out of left field to assume that Grimsburg will garner plenty of audience interest.

Grimsburg is an animated comedy that takes place in the fictional town of Grimsburg where a detective, Jon Hamm's Marvin Flute, succeeds at his job but can never seem to figure out the dramas of his own family. Along with Hamm, the cast includes big names such as Rachel Dratch, Wendie Malick, Chris Parnell, and The Goldbergs' Sean Giambrone. Although the series has no release date, and also could be seeing delays due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, that only increases the anticipation for the series' premiere. Hopefully, Grimsburg will be Hamm's third homerun in a row, fully cementing his television comeback.

Why Jon Hamm's 2023 TV Comeback Is So Exciting

Ultimately, Jon Hamm's TV comeback is so great because he has already proved that he can impress audiences, and now, he's just giving viewers more iconic performances. Mad Men is a quintessential piece of television and Jon Hamm is inextricably linked to that, so seeing his return is something of a gift. Audiences may not get more of Don Draper, but they can certainly get more Jon Hamm. What makes this even better too is that he isn't offering just one new project, but three. In this way, all eight years of Jon Hamm-less television will be made up for in just the final months of 2023.

Plus, current audiences will get a new side of Jon Hamm. Most viewers are familiar with the slicked hair and pressed suits of the loved and hated Don Draper, but not everyone has seen the actor as a cowboy with a case to solve or an animated detective with family problems. Ultimately, the return of Jon Hamm to television is a chance to see him in action, playing new roles, and showing off just how diverse his performances can be.