Joe Otterson TV ReporterMichaela Coel, John Turturro, and Paul Dano are set to star in the “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” series at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.The trio join previously announced series leads Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, who will star in the title roles.
Exact character details for the other three actors are being kept under wraps. John (Glover) and Jane (Erskine) as they are hired by a mysterious spy agency, venturing into espionage, marriage, and learning to intimately navigate both.The castings represents a reunion of sorts for Turturro and Dano, who both starred in the hit DC film “The Batman,” though they did not share any scenes.Coel is best known for the limited series “I May Destroy You.
Coel created, directed, and executive produced the critically-acclaimed show in addition to starring in the lead role. She received four Emmy nominations for her work, winning the award for best writing for a limited series.
Coel will next be seen in the Marvel film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” She is also known for starring in shows like “Black Earth Rising” and “Chewing Gum,” having also served as a writer on the latter.
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