The Shocking Truth Behind the Cancellation of Mr & Mrs Smith 2 with Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt
The highly anticipated sequel to Mr & Mrs Smith, starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, was unfortunately cancelled
Summary
The screenwriter of Mr. & Mrs. Smith explains why a sequel to the movie never happened.
Despite the original film's success and the real-life romance between the stars, the sequel will not feature the same love story element.
Currently, there are plans to adapt "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" into a streaming show for Prime Video.
The screenwriter of the 2005 action-comedy "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", which starred Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as married assassins, has explained why a sequel to the movie was never made. Despite the film's success at the box office, earning $487.3 million on a $110 million budget, and coinciding with the real-life romance between the two stars, screenwriter Simon Kinberg revealed in an interview with JoBlo that a sequel was unlikely because it wouldn't capture the same arc of two people falling in love as the original.
The first movie's strength lies in its ability to present a genuine love story. The characters are either rekindling their love or experiencing it for the first time. It is challenging to capture the essence of a love story and develop it in a serialized manner. Even if the second movie showcases the characters as partners, spies, and engaged in constant bickering, it would lack the beautiful journey of two individuals falling in love.
The Future Of Mr. & Mrs. Smith Is About To Be Tested
Despite not receiving a sequel, Mr. & Mrs. Smith is on the verge of becoming a franchise. Prime Video has been diligently working on a streaming series adaptation for a considerable period. However, the premiere date has been repeatedly postponed due to the departure of original co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge from the project and potential disruptions caused by the ongoing Hollywood strikes, where actors and writers are advocating for equitable compensation. Nonetheless, the highly anticipated debut is scheduled for early 2024.
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine will be starring as the main assassin couple in the Mr. & Mrs. Smith reboot. This new project aims to test Kinberg's theory by expanding the movie's story into a full season. If it is renewed for a second season, it will further push the boundaries of the original and explore the ongoing love story of these beloved action heroes.
Television could potentially be a successful platform to continue the Mr. & Mrs. Smith story. Many TV shows have proven that long-term relationships can thrive while still offering a mix of comedic and dramatic storylines. Examples include Scrubs' Turk and Carla, How I Met Your Mother's Marshall and Lily, and Friends' Chandler and Monica.
Source: JoBlo
