The rumor that Jon Hamm is in talks to play Batman is not true, says Jon Hamm.
When asked about it in this kinda awkward interview posted on Wednesday, he said: “I’ve had rumors about that since probably—since season one of Mad Men. I’ve never—I’ve never had a conversation with anybody about it. Literally. And I’ve sat in the rooms with all these guys.”
It’s hard to tell where this Batman rumor originated. A few random sites have suggested Hamm and/or reported that he was “gunning” to replace Ben Affleck. So would he do it?
Hamm was asked by Bensinger if he could imagine himself in the role.
“Sure,” he said. “I mean, sure.”
That means yes?
“I’d probably fit the suit, you know? I have to—I’d have to work out a lot, which I don’t love.”
Or maybe… ?
He also says the internet “wants what it wants,” but he basically sounds like he’d play Batman if it were offered (and it appears no one has)—and if he liked the script—but if not, his life would be fine!