Release date announced for Mr and Mrs Smith TV series

"Mr. and Mrs. Smith," a reimagined version of the 2005 film that famously united Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, is set to stream on Prime Video starting on Feb. 2, 2024. This exciting news was recently revealed by Amazon, who will be showcasing the eight-episode series.

The new project, as stated in a press release, is a collaboration between Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane. Glover, who also stars in the series as John Smith, is joined by Maya Erskine as Jane Smith.

The release describes the storyline of the series, where two strangers find themselves employed by a secretive spy agency. This job offers them a glamorous life of espionage, wealth, global travels, and a luxurious brownstone in Manhattan. However, there is a catch: they must assume new identities as a married couple named Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith. As they navigate through dangerous missions each week, they also face the challenges of a developing relationship. The complexity of their cover story intensifies when they start to develop genuine emotions for one another. The press release poses the question: which is riskier, espionage or marriage?

According to Glover, the television show offers a unique experience compared to the movie. He expressed that viewers will be surprised by the show's distinctiveness. Glover acknowledges the strong affection for the original film and hopes that while some may consider the show superior, others may find it disappointing.

Pitt and Jolies romantic relationship went public following the filming of the movie. They later wed but have since divorced.