LA Noire Developer Considered Mad Men Star Jon Hamm for the Role of Cole Phelps, but Had a Very Good Reason for Going With Aaron Staton Instead

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It's always fascinating to get a peek behind the curtain of classic game development, and LA Noire is no exception. Turns out the team considered a huge name like Jon Hamm for Cole Phelps, but the reasons they ultimately chose Aaron Staton offer cool insight into the unique demands of bringing a character to life through performance capture. It really highlights how much goes into crafting those iconic roles we love.