'Mr and Mrs Smith' (2024) release date, plot, cast, director and is the spy comedy series worth watching
Series name: Mr and Mrs Smith
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Country of origin: United States
Date of release: February 2, 2024
Genre: Spy action comedy
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt starrer 'Mr and Mrs Smith' is getting a makeover. The popular 2005 film has been remade as a spy comedy TV series with the same name but a fresh cast and storyline.
'Mr and Mrs Smith' is created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover. It is set to premiere on February 2, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.
What is the plot of 'Mr and Mrs Smith'?
Two lonely strangers who work for the same spy agency land a job where they have to pretend to be a married couple. They are given high risk mission every week while also dealing with a new relationship milestone.
However, it becomes more complicated when they catch feelings for each other. Now, the espionage isn't the only risky thing in their life, but their complex relationship too.
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The official synopsis reads, "Meet the Smiths: two lonely strangers, John and Jane, who have given up their lives and identities to be thrown together as partners – both in espionage and in marriage."
Who are the cast members of 'Mr and Mrs Smith'?
Donald Glover
Donald Glover, the creator of the series, features in the lead role of John Smith.
Glover, 40, is known for remarkable work in the field of acting, comedy, music, direction and production. He has played the role of Aaron Davis/The Prowler in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017) and 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023). He also voiced for the character of adult Simba in 'The Lion King' (2019).
He won two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards for 'Atlanta' (2016-2022).
Maya Erskine
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Maya Erskine is an American actress known for her roles in 'Man Seeking Woman', 'Betas' and 'Blue Eye Samurai'.
The 36-year-old actress plays Jane Smith, the female lead in 'Mr and Mrs Smith'.
Other cast members include Parker Posey, Wagner Moura, Michaela Coel, John Turturro and Paul Dano.
Who is the director of 'Mr and Mrs Smith'?
The eight episodic series is directed by Hiro Murai, Karena Evans, Christian Sprenger, Amy Seimetz, Donald Glover.
The filming began in 2022 and was earlier expected to release in 2023. However, amid the 2023 Hollywood strikes, its release was pushed to early 2024.
Is 'Mr and Mrs Smith' worth watching?
In the 2005 movie, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play a married couple who find out that they're both spies working for rival agencies and are then hired to kill each other. Though the reboot series shares the same title and is loosely based on the original film, it has a fresh plot altogether.
The upcoming series follows Donald Glover and Maya Erskine playing strangers who work for the same agency and are tasked to pretend to be a married couple to carry out some risky missions.
John Smith is an emotionally unintelligent, highly competitive and self-proclaimed 'mama’s boy'. Jane Smith appears to be numb and manipulative.
Things spice up when they are put together under the same roof. The series is expected to be filled with edgy fight sequences, spy humor and romantic tension. Well, isn't it enough to consider watching the show?
'Mr and Mrs Smith' trailer
