Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Mad Men's Jon Hamm takes lead role in Black Mirror Christmas special

90-minute episode will bring 'Yuletide techno-phobia'

Christopher Hooton
Monday 29 September 2014 13:38 BST
Comments
(Getty)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Black Mirror is to get a high profile lead for its feature-length Christmas special, with "massive fan of the show" Jon Hamm signing up.

The 90-minute episode will be broadcast on Channel 4 and features "three interwoven stories of Yuletide techno-phobia".

Hamm will be joined on the cast by Oona Chaplin (Game of Thrones) and Rafe Spall (One Day).

"I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the Black Mirror Christmas Special," the Mad Men actor said in a statement. "I have been a massive fan of the show since its inception.

"Its dark humour and intelligent observation of our society and values hooked me deeply as a viewer and I'm honoured that Charlie and the rest of the creative team have asked me to participate in wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas."

A still from Black Mirror episode 'White Bear'
A still from Black Mirror episode 'White Bear' (Channel 4)

He is not the first Hollywood actor to take an interest in the series, with Robert Downey Jr having previously bought up the film rights to the episode The Entire History Of You.

"I'm revoltingly happy that Jon, Rafe and Oona are participating in the horrible pageant that is Black Mirror," said creator Charlie Brooker.

"As far as I'm concerned their presence is a huge Christmas present that's arrived early."

A title and release date for the Christmas special has yet to be announced.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in