Jon Hamm stars in and executive produces MGM+’s American Hostage, a new anthology series premiering on September 20, 2026. The trailer shows Hamm playing a radio reporter who’s shocked to find himself in the middle of a hostage story. Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers co-created the series, which is based on the popular podcast. The eight-episode season also stars Emmy nominee Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha, Emmy Award nominee William Jackson Harper, Emmy nominee Mireille Enos, Jonathan Tucker, and Kat Cunning. Additional executive producers include Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers, Sharon Hoffman, Connie Tavel, Marney Hochman, Shawn Christensen, Gabriel Mason, and Jen Roskind.