Jon Hamm embraces a challenge by stepping into the role of Detective Jack Bergin in “The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery,” an Audible Originals audio drama. The show delves into the dark chapter of Los Angeles history surrounding the Chavez Ravine evictions in the 1950s, intertwining real events with a fictional murder mystery.
In a recent interview with CNN, Hamm expressed the importance of remembering such historical moments, stating, “To ignore it is to pretend that it never happened and to pretend it never happened means you don’t learn from it, and if you don’t learn from it, you’re going to do it again.”
The story unfolds against the backdrop of the controversial evictions of Mexican-American families from Chavez Ravine to make way for Dodger Stadium, a move that still resonates in the community. Hamm believes it’s vital to understand this history as the city continues to evolve, emphasizing the divide between wealth and poverty that still exists.
The audio drama reunites Hamm with his “Mad Men” costar John Slattery, alongside other notable actors including Alia Shawkat, Ana Del La Reguera, Omar Epps, and Erin Moriarty. For Hamm, voiceover work offers a unique and creative form of storytelling, and he continues to explore such opportunities with projects like “The Big Lie” series, as well as roles in “Bob’s Burgers” and “Big Mouth.”
Source: Swifteradio.com
