Summary

• Jon Hamm, starring in the newest season of Fargo, hopes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as part of the X-Men reboot or the Fantastic Four film.
• Hamm, a ionate comic book fan, has expressed his interest in playing characters like Minister Sinister or Doctor Doom.
• Marvel Studios is reportedly meeting with screenwriters for the X-Men reboot film, and Hamm would be a valuable addition to the ever-growing list of MCU talent.

While he almost got to play one of the most iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future. Many Hollywood stars have already ed the MCU and other Marvel properties, but there are also some who were close to landing an opportunity. One of them was Hamm, who had initially been looked at to play Minister Sinister in a sequel to The New Mutants prior to Disney acquiring 20th Century Fox, with the X-Men rights reverting back to Marvel Studios.

the X-Men reboot in the MCU. In addition to that, Hamm added that he wouldn't mind also tapping into the Fantastic Four, perhaps as Doctor Doom, sharing the following:

I don't know. Those decisions get made at such a high level at this point, definitely above my pay grade. I would love to. I've been a fan of Marvel Comics and comics in general since I was probably single digits. I think there are tons of stories that I'm familiar with, at least, that are still out there to be told.

Hopefully, whatever their plans are, they include me. But if not, I know that they have a pretty deep bench of folks that are ready to be a part of those stories. There are certainly a lot of stories in the X-Men world to be told. Fantastic Four as well, [like] Doctor Doom. There are so many great things out there. But yeah, I hope I get a chance. Who knows?

Jon Hamm's Career Makes Him A Perfect Fit For MCU's X-Men Or Fantastic Four

With someone of Hamm's caliber, it is shocking how the MCU hasn't already considered him for a role in the franchise. While details are unclear on the X-Men reboot, it would be a full circle moment if Hamm did end up getting cast as Mister Sinister. Not only would it let him play the Marvel baddie that he was being eyed for in the first place, but the X-Men movie could give the audience a refreshing first villain for the iconic mutants.

If Hamm can't land a gig within the X-Men side of the MCU, there is always the Fantastic Four reboot. While Pedro Pascal is in talks to the franchise as Reed Richards, it would be interesting to see Hamm take on someone else from the Fantastic Four mythology. With the wide variety of ing players in the Fantastic Four lore, Hamm could play anyone from Franklin Storm (Sue and Johnny's father) or even take on the role of the Silver Surfer, exploring a more seasoned version of him.

Following the end of the Writers Guild of America strike, Marvel Studios is reportedly meeting with screenwriters this fall for pitches on the X-Men reboot movie.

Whether it is for the Fantastic Four or X-Men movies, Hamm would be a huge addition to the MCU's ever-growing list of talent. While the MCU is dealing with some overhauls behind the scenes, it would be neat to see Hamm perhaps get tapped for a heroic or villainous role as part of Phase 7 after The Multiverse Saga is over. But for now, time will tell if Hamm will ever get a shot at being part of the X-Men in live-action in the MCU.

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