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In the film «Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass» Zoey Deutch plays a woman who tries to get a sex pass from celebrity Jon Hamm.
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Hamm plays himself in David Wain's risqué comedy, which hits theaters July 10.
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PEOPLE magazine first showed Hamm in the key role, greeting Deutch and her friends in a pose reminiscent of a scene from TV series "Mad Men".
In his new film, Jon Hamm plays the most beloved character among celebrities: himself.
В in the film "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass"« , which hits theaters July 10, stars Zoey Deutch as protagonist Gail, who embarks on a fantasy road trip from Kansas to Los Angeles in pursuit of Hamm, a celebrity she agreed to get a "free pass" from before her wedding.
Hamm, 55, plays a key role in David Wain's comedy alongside several other celebrities playing themselves, including his longtime colleague and friend, Emmy Award-winning actor John Slattery. Photos exclusively provided to PEOPLE show Hamm in his Hollywood home, greeting Deutsch's hairdresser, Gail, who is trying to get him into bed.
One of the shots even contains a witty reference to Hamm's most iconic role, Don Draper in the TV series "Mad Men"« . When Deutch and her friends approach, the actor can be seen sitting on the couch with his arm outstretched, similar to the opening credits of the AMC series.
Jon Hamm in "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass." Photo: Sony Pictures.
As the film trailer showed «Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass» , it's Gail's fiancé's (Michael Cassidy) connection to his celebrity pass (a cameo appearance by an A-lister that shouldn't be spoiled) that pushes Gail to win Hamm's favor and tip the scales.
The friends Gail makes along the way include Otto (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), Caleb (Ben Wang), Vincent (Ken Marino, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Wayne), and 63-year-old Slattery. The film also features Toby Wyndham, Sabrina Impacciatore, Joe Lo Truglio, Fred Melamed, and several members of the real-life Hollywood community.
Gail Daughtry and the "Celebrity Sex Pass." Photo: Sony Pictures.
This summer marks the 25th anniversary of one of Wayne and Marino's most famous collaborations with Michael Showalter - the film "Wet Hot American Summer"« 2001. The two directors met at New York University and founded a sketch comedy group together in 1993. The State on MTV.
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In addition to filming Apple TV series «Your friends and neighbors» и «The Morning Show» , Hamm recently voiced the character Hopper in Disney and Pixar cartoons.
Following its January premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, Sony Pictures Classics' "« Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass» will be released on July 10.
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