MGM+ has ordered the anthology series American Hostage from co-creator and executive producer Shawn Ryan (The Night Agent, S.W.A.T.) and co-creator and executive producer Eileen Myers (Big Love, Mad Dogs).

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.

MGM+ has greenlighted 'American Hostage' (working title), a thriller anthology series co-created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers & starring Jon Hamm.