Actor Jon Hamm Admits Preference for Villain Roles Over Heroes

Jon Hamm has expressed a clear preference for playing morally complex or villainous characters over traditional heroic roles like Superman, which he finds "kind of boring." He believes audiences relate more to characters who make bad decisions because everyone has made mistakes, and his career reflects this, with notable roles as flawed individuals in projects like "Mad Men," "The Morning Show," and "Your Friends & Neighbors." Hamm highlighted that his famous character Don Draper was misunderstood and celebrated for the wrong reasons, similar to other antiheroes in television such as Tony Soprano and Walter White. Despite his Clark Kent-like appearance, Hamm prefers roles that explore the darker sides of human nature, although he remains open to nuanced roles within franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also conveyed respect for the new Superman actor, David Corenswet, while maintaining his stance on the appeal of villainous roles. Critics have praised his ability to make "bad behaviour look extremely attractive," solidifying his niche in playing sinners rather than saints.