As the Mr. and Mrs. Smith reboot starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine is here, the actor recently talked about sexualizing the male lead in this project, contrary to what fans saw in Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s 2005 action comedy.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith Reboot
Mr. and Mrs. Smith

From humorous to sensually-charged moments, Angelina Jolie’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith is still commended for its fun and engaging storyline. However, the reboot starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine won’t completely align with the original film as the female writers planned to sexualize Glover’s John Smith in his project, which was earlier put for Jolie’s part in her film.

Donald Glover Plays The Sexualized John in the Mr. and Mrs. Smith Reboot

The  Mr. and Mrs. Smith reboot actors already faced challenges before they delved into the characters, as one of the leading cast members exited from the series, resulting in delayed production. Donald Glover‘s Prime Video series was originally set for a release in 2022, but due to creative differences Phoebe Waller-Bridge who secured the role of Jane Smith departed from the show, and her part was then helmed by Maya Erskine.

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Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Since it is a reboot, Donald Glover revealed that this series has a “feminine gaze”. In the original film, it was Angelina Jolie played the bombshell role, but this new project will feature Glover’s John as the sexualized character as planned by the female writers who made the reboot as a gender-flipped narrative. The Martian star shared his reflection on the project while stating that the writers’ room is composed of women. He told Business Insider that:

“We really wanted it to be about intimacy, and making intimacy sexy… And me and my brother were the only men on the writers’ team.”

Glover also mentioned that the co-creator, with whom he has previously worked, wanted him to be “sexualized” in the show. While talking about the filming process, the Guava Island star said:

“It makes you feel vulnerable in a way where like, I just never thought of myself that way. It’s funny. Now, I’m taking longer to get ready than my wife, because I know how people are looking at me.”

The leading actor also mentioned that even the clothes that he wore for the reboot of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, were just to depict his attractiveness and allure. This was a completely new and interesting project for Donald Glover as he mentioned being intrigued by the narrative.

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Fans React To Mr. and Mrs. Smith Reboot Starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith is receiving positive reviews for Donald Glover and Maya Erskine’s chemistry

Now that the reboot of Mr. and Mrs. Smith is finally out, fans took no time to share their reviews and experience watching the Amazon Prime Video series. Social media, notably X (earlier Twitter) is filled with viewers talking about the show, and some even demanding another season soon.

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Fans are enjoying the refreshing take on the spy genre with each actor’s strong performance making it even more engaging. Mr. and Mrs. Smith is receiving positive reviews for perfectly blending emotions and witty moments in the series. The show has a total of eight episodes featuring the spies navigating through various challenges while balancing their personal and professional lives.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith is available on Prime Video.

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