MGM+ has ordered a series adaptation of the scripted podcast "American Hostage," with Jon Hamm set to play the lead role. Hamm also starred in the podcast version of "American Hostage," which originally debuted in 2022.

Linear channel and streaming service MGM+ has greenlighted American Hostage (working title), a thriller anthology series co-created and executive produced by Shawn Ryan (The Night Agent, S.W.A.T.) and Eileen Myers (Big Love,

Jon Hamm is adding another series to his schedule.