‘Mr. And Mrs. Smith’ Co-Creator On How Series’ Spies Are Like Us: “Anybody Could Be A John Or A Jane” – Contenders TV
deadline.comIn the ever-evolving landscape of television where reboots are normalized, Mr. and Mrs. Smith emerges as a refreshing take on established material.
Starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine and helmed by co-creator Francesca Sloane, the series was highlighted at Deadline’s Contenders Television awards-season event, where the duo delved into the creative process behind the innovative adaptation.
The Prime Video series follows two strangers who are recruited by a mysterious organization to act as married spies named John and Jane Smith.
This setup paves the way for high-stakes espionage entangled with evolving personal dynamics. As Erskine put it on the panel, “The couple must work through missions as their espionage skills, and developing relationship, are put to the test as they try not to get killed in the process.” One might wonder how Erskine and Glover fostered believable chemistry on screen.
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