Donald Glover, known for his role in the new series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” alongside Maya Erskine, recently revealed that he sought advice from megastar Brad Pitt, who starred in the original 2005 film. However, Glover shared on the ‘Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon that Pitt didn’t exactly provide him with the guidance he was hoping for. Instead, Glover mentioned that Pitt “kind of Brad Pitted his way out of it,” charming his way through their interaction without offering any substantial pointers for taking on the role.
Key Takeaway
Donald Glover sought advice from Brad Pitt for his role in the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” reboot series, but Pitt didn’t provide the guidance Glover was hoping for, charming his way through their interaction without offering any substantial pointers for taking on the role.
Pressure and Expectations
The original “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” film was a massive success, known for the spectacular onscreen chemistry between its leads, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who also fell in love in real life during filming. Glover’s co-star Maya Erskine mentioned feeling pressure due to the iconic nature of the original film and the expectations associated with it. She revealed that they were even asked to “sex it up” for the show, with a photographer from the show’s promo shoot urging them to channel their inner sexual animal, which, according to Maya, was a worm. Not quite the vibe she was aiming for!
Reboot Release
The “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” reboot series, consisting of 8 episodes, is set to premiere on Prime Video on February 2. Viewers will have the opportunity to judge for themselves whether the new series lives up to expectations, and whether Pitt’s advice would have made a difference.
