The actor returns to TV for role in one-off episode of Charlie Brooker’s dystopian drama, where he will be joined by One Day’s Rafe Spall and Game of Thrones’ Oona Chaplin

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Jon Hamm will return to television as the lead in Charlie Brooker’s nightmarish dystopian drama Black Mirror.

The Mad Men star joins One Day’s Rafe Spall and Game of Thrones’ Oona Chaplin in a one-off 90-minute Christmas special, which promises to be “the most mind-bending episode yet, showcasing three interwoven stories of Yuletide techno-paranoia”, according to Channel 4.

Hamm has previously appeared on British television, having co-starred with Daniel Radcliffe in the Sky Arts drama A Young Doctor’s Notebook. His most famous role, that of Mad Men’s damaged executive Don Draper, is coming to an end in 2015, when the second part of the final season is due to air.

“I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the Black Mirror Christmas Special. I have been a massive fan of the show since its inception,” said Hamm in a statement.

“Its dark humour and intelligent observation of our society and values hooked me deeply as a viewer and I’m honoured that Charlie and the rest of the creative team have asked me to participate in wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.”

Black Mirror will begin filming this week.