Cristoffer Polaha, who plays neighbor Francine's philandering husband Carlton Hanson on Mad Men, spoke with AMCtv.com about why he didn't get the part of Don Draper and what it's like wearing a fat suit.Q: How did you first get on the show?
A: My first experience with Mad Men was actually auditioning for Don Draper. I went in to Matthew Weiner in his Santa Monica casting office for a total of six auditions. He was working with me and said, "Man, you're just too young." ... And then in that first season they had a party scene for "The Marriage of Figaro," and I went in for Carlton Hanson. And it turned into a role that kept coming back.
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I love him
ReplyDeleteI had no idea he auditioned for Don! I can't picture anyone but Jon Hamm at this point, but I guess I could see it.
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