This notoriously led to Brad leaving Jennifer Aniston for Angelina in one of the most famous celebrity relationship scandals.
But the on-screen story was nearly as impactful.
and Mrs. Smiths centerpiece.
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) | IMDb
Now, a Prime Video series is aiming to replicate that with Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.
With that, there are plenty of similarities and differences between the OG film and the 2024 series.
This difference creates an entirely different focus in the genre of the series.
Because of Donald and Mayas timing and comedic expertise, there are laugh-out-loud moments absent from the original film.
The big bosses behind these organizations remain secret until the end.
While the organizations remain off-screen most of the time, they are like gods looming over the protagonists.
Jane and John Smiths fates are in their bosses hands.
However, in the Prime Video series, they are actually in an arranged marriage by the organization.
In a way, its the opposite of the original premise.
Ideally, through their jobs, the hope is that theyll fall into an organic real relationship.
In the series, as their professional relationship grows, so does their personal relationship.
Difference: The Underlying Message
TheMr.
and Mrs. Smithmovie was a clear analogy for working through marital problems.
A husband and wife both have secrets.
When they first learn the truth, theyre furious.
But eventually, the truth brings them closer together.
The series takes a much more complex perspective on what relationships are and how they can be formed.
But in doing so, they question if theyre compatible long-term and if its love or simply circumstance.
For those who didnt vibe with the originalMr.
