Chris Wallace just found out Jon Hamm almost played his father Mike Wallace in a film.
During an appearance on Max series, Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, Chris talked to Jon about getting typecast in roles like his Don Draper in the show Mad Men.
During the conversation, Jon revealed that he was offered the similar role of portraying Mike Wallace, known for his tough interviewing.
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Former 60 Minutes anchor Mike Wallace has passed away at the age of 93 at a senior care center on Saturday night (April 7) in New Canaan, Conn.
Mike helped put the news show 60 Minutes on the map with his investigative journalism and famous hard-hitting interviews with both the famous and the infamous.
“It is with tremendous sadness that we mark the passing of Mike Wallace. His extraordinary contribution as a broadcaster is immeasurable and he has been a force within the television industry throughout its existence,” Leslie Moonves, president of CBS, said in a statement.
Numerous celebrities have expressed their condolences via Twitter.
“Just heard of the death of Mike Wallace. A true original. What an amazing career and remarkable man,” Anderson Cooper wrote.
“Mike Wallace was a dear & wonderful friend. Not just a great broadcaster, but a great guy. We will never see his likes again.” Larry King tweeted.
Our thoughts are with Mike‘s friends and family at this time.
