Apple TV releases the trailer for Your Friends & Neighbors, marking Jon Hamm's return to the series since Mad Men

As its much-awaited series, Your Friends & Neighbors goes up for screening on April 11, 2025, Apple TV+ dropped the series' trailer ahead of its run, marking actor Jon Hamm's comeback to being lead in an upcoming television drama, after years as Don Draper in popular AMC series Mad Men.

Here's a tale about Andrew Cooper, a disgruntled hedge fund manager who runs crimes to retain the lifestyle with his family after the hedge fund employment went down, under the disguise of a financial scheme.

With its compelling premise and solid creative team under the helm of Jonathan Tropper, the series has been picked up for a second season before its premiere. This is a tremendous milestone in Hamm's career as he returns to the limelight in a morally ambiguous role.

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Jon Hamm's return to television

Jon Hamm became popular after his critically acclaimed turn as Don Draper on AMC's Mad Men (2007–2015). The part won him an Emmy and made him one of television's most acclaimed actors. Hamm has since then been seen in several films and TV productions, such as Good Omens, Black Mirror, and Fargo.

Your Friends & Neighbors, however, is his first starring role in a live-action series since Mad Men. As Andrew Cooper, Hamm plays a newly divorced hedge fund manager who is stealing from affluent neighbors to keep his family in the style they are accustomed to. The morally conflicted role frees Hamm to show more nuanced emotional complexity, recalling his earlier performances.

Hamm is also an executive producer on the show, joined by Connie Tavel and Craig Gillespie, who helmed the first two episodes. The production brings Hamm back to Apple TV+, where he was a cast member in The Morning Show. The role will highlight Hamm's range as an actor while reintroducing him as a top talent in television drama.

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The Premise of Your Friends & Neighbors

The show follows Andrew Cooper, also known as Coop, whose life falls apart after his job loss and impending divorce. Coop starts stealing small items from his neighbors' houses, in an affluent upstate New York suburb. What begins as a desperate gesture to keep up appearances soon descends into more sinister territory as Coop learns about the secret lives behind wealth and privilege.

Created by Jonathan Tropper—known for shows like See and Warrior—the series promises a mix of suspense and psychological drama. Tropper described the project as a dream come true, highlighting the collaborative effort with Hamm and Apple Studios. The show’s renewal for a second season before its premiere underscores Apple TV+’s confidence in its potential.

The cast includes Amanda Peet as Coop's former wife Mel Cooper, Olivia Munn as Samantha Levitt, and Lena Hall as Allison Cooper. The other major actors include Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Aimee Carrero, and Eunice Bae. This talented cast contributes to the depth of the story, delving into family dynamics, lies, and moral complications.

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The creative team and production of Your Friends & Neighbors

Your Friends & Neighbors is guided by a talented creative team. Jonathan Tropper developed the series, and is its showrunner and executive producer through his overall deal with Apple TV+. Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya, Cruella) directed the initial two episodes and brought his background in writing character-driven tales with dark tones.

Your Friends & Neighbors also has Emmy-winning directors Greg Yaitanes and Stephanie Laing, who directed several episodes each. Their aggregate experience guarantees production quality and engaging storylines. Apple Studios produces the show, continuing Apple TV+'s image for providing high-end original programming.

Apart from Jon Hamm as an executive producer, the show also gains from working with Connie Tavel (Confess, Fletch) and Gillespie. The collaboration highlights the show's dedication to combining smart writing with sophisticated performances.

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Your Friends & Neighbors is Jon Hamm's much-awaited comeback on TV in a lead role with unconventional morality. With 11th April, 2025 as the release date and a second season renewal already on the cards, Apple TV+ seems sure about its new show.