James Marsden Reveals Jon Hamm Was 'Jealous' Before 'Your Friends & Neighbors' Season 2

The two actors will go head-to-head in the new season of the AppleTV+ series.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:55pm

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James Marsden revealed that his co-star Jon Hamm reached out to him before he signed on to play a new character in the second season of the AppleTV+ series 'Your Friends & Neighbors.' Hamm told Marsden, 'I just hope you have the best time' and, 'I think I'm kind of jealous of your part.' Marsden joins the show as Owen Ashe, a larger-than-life character who gets into a game of cat and mouse with Hamm's character Coop.

Why it matters

The new season of 'Your Friends & Neighbors' will see two acclaimed actors, Marsden and Hamm, facing off in the dark comedy crime drama. Their off-screen friendship and past interactions in the same Fantasy Football League add an extra layer of intrigue to their on-screen dynamic.

The details

Marsden described his character Ashe as 'nonstop energy' and 'a larger than life persona' that was 'exhausting' to play. Ashe moves to the affluent community of Westmont Village, where the show is set, and becomes 'fascinated' by Samantha, played by Olivia Munn. Marsden said Ashe sees Samantha as one of the only people in town who isn't 'putting on a show' and 'takes ownership' of her past mistakes.

  • The second season of 'Your Friends & Neighbors' premieres on AppleTV+ on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • Marsden and Hamm attended the season 2 premiere in New York City on March 30, 2026.

The players

James Marsden

A 52-year-old actor who is joining the cast of 'Your Friends & Neighbors' for season 2, playing the new character Owen Ashe.

Jon Hamm

An acclaimed actor who stars as Coop, the lead character, in the AppleTV+ series 'Your Friends & Neighbors.'

Olivia Munn

An actress who plays Samantha, Coop's complicated on-again off-again love interest, in 'Your Friends & Neighbors.'

Amanda Peet

An actress who plays Mel, Coop's ex-wife, in the 'Your Friends & Neighbors' series.

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What they’re saying

“I just hope you have the best time and I think I'm kind of jealous of your part.”

— Jon Hamm

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the second season of 'Your Friends & Neighbors' on AppleTV+ to see how the dynamic between Marsden and Hamm's characters plays out.

The takeaway

The casting of two acclaimed actors like Marsden and Hamm as rivals in the second season of 'Your Friends & Neighbors' has generated significant buzz and anticipation for the new episodes, which will likely explore themes of jealousy, competition, and the complexities of male friendships.