LA Noire Could Have Featured A Different, Very Famous, And More Expensive Lead Actor

In the 2011 detective game LA Noire, actor Aaron Staton took on the role of Cole Phelps, but it turns out that Jon Hamm, known for his role as Don Draper in Mad Men, was also considered for the part. Hamm would have brought a significantly higher price tag due to his fame and success. The casting overlap between the two shows was facilitated by the same casting director. This tidbit sheds light on the behind-the-scenes decisions that shape video game narratives and highlights how an actor's market value can influence casting choices.