Jon Hamm\’s Quest: Why Isn\’t Marvel Calling Him for the MCU?


Jon Hamm

has been part of a Marvel project previously, portraying Tony Stark in Hulu\’s production

M.O.D.O.K.

TV series. However, it appears the

Your Friends & Neighbors

The star wishes to become more involved with the superhero genre, expressing keen interest in securing a part within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They had earlier mentioned their desire for such an opportunity.
He had an interest in portraying Doctor Doom.
prior to when it was revealed that

Robert Downey Jr.

would assume the role of

Avengers: Doomsday.

He also was
close to portraying Mr. Sinister in the

X-Men

franchise
But that doesn\’t prevent him from wishing to wear a supersuit and join this cinematic spectacle.

During an interview with
Screenrant
, Hamm conveyed his gratitude towards the Marvel franchise and remained unsure about
The parts he had suggested were still up for grabs.
He understands how tight-lipped Marvel usually is about its casting choices, character details, and storylines, yet this does not deter him from remaining hopeful and wishing for an opportunity within the superhero series.

\”I really don’t know. Honestly, I’m unsure about this myself. No one has insight into the hidden aspects of that corporation’s operations, yet I must say, I hold great admiration for their secretive realm; perhaps they feel similarly towards me. So why shouldn’t it be me?”

Although Hamm hasn\’t become part of the MCU or DCU, he has taken roles in various significant productions, like

Transformers One
,
Good Omens
,
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

, and

Mad Men

, among others. Additionally, he took part in several small roles.

Bob\’s Burgers
,
American Dad
,
Family Guy

, and

SpongeBob SquarePants

Hamm is scheduled to appear in an forthcoming Apple TV+ show.
Your Friends and Neighbors
, along with

Olivia Munn
(
X-Men: Apocalypse
),
Amanda Peet
(
The Good Wife
)

, and

Mark Tallman

.

Who Will Star in \’Avengers: Doomsday\’?


Avengers: Doomsday
has officially started production and is set to be released in May 2026. This movie

Avengers: Secret Wars

will conclude Phase 6 of the MCU, thereby bringing the Multiverse Saga to an end. Together with its production announcement,
Marvel has released an extensive roster of actors.
packed with well-known figures who are scheduled to appear in this split production.

Rejoining Downey Jr. in this Marvel production are several from the initial cast.
Avengers
cast, like

Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston
,
Paul Rudd
,

and

Anthony Mackie

, the

Fantastic Four

cast, the

Thunderbolts*

group, other prominent Marvel Cinematic Universe performers, such as

Letitia Wright
,
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
,
Simu Liu,
Danny Ramirez

, and

Winston Duke

, and notable
X-Men
actors, such as

Patrick Stewart
,
Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden

,
and

Channing Tatum
.

Your Friends and Neighbors
is set to debut on Apple TV+ on April 11, 2025.

Source:
Screenrant

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