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The official trailer for American Hostage puts Jon Hamm at the center of a harrowing true story. Set in 1970s Indianapolis, the psychological thriller follows respected radio reporter Fred Heckman, whose ordinary broadcast takes a terrifying turn when an armed hostage-taker demands to speak with him on the air.

Based on the acclaimed scripted podcast, the series chronicles the real-life crisis involving Tony Kiritsis and the reporter unexpectedly drawn into his dangerous confrontation. With a man's life hanging in the balance, Heckman must navigate an increasingly volatile situation while the public listens.

American Hostage premieres September 20 on MGM+.

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00:06This is Fred Heckman, and you're listening to W.I.B.C. Radio.
00:12Fresh and air driven, a family man.
00:14Hi.
00:15With a deep desire to be the very best.
00:18And that's My Town Indy.
00:20Nice show, Fred.
00:23This is Fred Heckman speaking.
00:26My name's Tony Kiritzis.
00:27I got a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun wrapped around a man's neck.
00:31I'm a mad, mean mother...
00:33And if anyone makes a move, he will die right here.
00:41Holy sh...
00:42Okay, Mr. Kiritzis.
00:44I'd like you to call me Tony.
00:45You know, that's what my friends call me.
00:48I want you to interview me live on the air.
00:52If people hear it coming from you, they'll give my story a chance.
00:56Over and out, baby.
00:58If Tony decides to throw dick live on air, that's going to be your legacy.
01:02You've been put in an impossible situation.
01:06I know it's a risk, but what would you do?
01:08If we do this without permission, it's sayonara, good night.
01:15Hello, Tony.
01:17You are live and on the air.
01:19Yes, I've tried everything in my head in sync, but it won't wash up.
01:27All we're all is going to know the truth.
01:30Why don't you let me take some calls?
01:32Get where you're old, Tony.
01:33They're trying to frame you.
01:34Can we get some less provocative people calling in?
01:37These are the least provocative calls.
01:40Everybody else wants him to kill dick.
01:42You're a lot sicker than I am, pal.
01:46Things are starting to unravel.
01:48This is more than just a hostage situation.
01:51If we think we're doing something to save someone's life, we lose our way as journalists.
01:57I will hold the line.
01:58It's the funny thing about lines, they're always moving.
02:05He called our house.
02:06What does he want from you?
02:07You've got to keep him on the line.
02:08We don't allow government agents to dictate what we air.
02:11Tell your wife you love her.
02:14This deal is everything that you've asked for.
02:17Red, clear out of here.
02:18It's dangerous.
02:19I think the story got away from you.
02:24Respectfully, I'm the lead reporter on this story.
02:27Fred, you are the story.
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