7. Jon Hamm
Mad Mens Don Draper; much like Bruce Wayne, he knows how to wear a suit. Not only that, speaking to
MTV, Kevin Smith thinks he could play Batman, case closed then. Well not just yet. Speaking recently to
IFC it appears hes not that keen, saying:
Ive been offered my share of superhero movies, but I think Ive aged out of that,
Adding:
My name has come up in a lot of superhero discussions, Hamm said. Its a tough thing, you know? Its a tough game to get into. I have mad, crazy respect for the people that can pull it off because its something that can be done poorly so easily. But, you know, its a big commitment and its probably something that, unless its the right thing, its probably not so much my jam.
Recent non-Don Draper related appearances have had a strong leaning towards comedy, with a supporting role in Bridesmaids as well as a number of US television shows, so maybe this is the direction he sees his career going. Though he hasnt ruled out comic book films entirely, maybe being offered the role of Batman would change his mind. Hamm would make for a different kind of Batman to many on the list being a touch older, with a more dignified air. If the reboot does go the way of some of the comics and push the Batman-as-detective angle, Hamm could be a fitting choice. As evidenced in Mad Men, Hamm could really put his own spin on the dialogue, bringing a noir-esque quality to the streets of Gotham particularly if Batmans voice is used as narrator. Early fan buzz suggests Hamm would be a popular choice, likely making for a slick yet charming Bruce Wayne. Though with the huge success of Mad Men the casting of Hamm could feel a little Don Draper does Batman. On the other hand, with at least one, probably two, further series of Mad Men in the pipeline, by the time cameras start to role and The Dark Knight rises again, Hamm might just have enough time on his hands to don a suit he isnt so used to.