Jon Hamm To Direct Mad Men

Jon Hamm is stepping behind the camera to direct an upcoming episode of his hit TV show Mad Men.

Hamm, who plays advertising executive Don Draper in the series, will bein charge of the first episode of the upcoming fifth season.

He tells Tvline, "The wheels have officially been set in motion to make that happen.

"It's a very exciting challenge that I'm looking forward to with a mixture of utter fear and excitement...

"It helps to have people you know and trust surrounding you.

"We've been fortunate enough to have very little turnover not only in our cast but in our crew".

Production is due to begin in August (11).