Before Mr. and Mrs. Smith: The Series, there was a movie that never brought Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie together.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith At the beginning of the year is Prime Video’s event series. It is carried by Donald Glover And Maya Erskine Joe plays two spies from a (mysterious) government agency, charged with various and varied missions – inevitably dangerous. They were also married and given new identities (John and Jane Smith). And it won’t be long before they develop real feelings…
Inspired by another series of the same name Dating from 1996But Completely Forgotten (with Scott Bakula and Maria Bello), Mr. and Mrs. Smith But there is little in common – and less than we think – the A movie released in 2005. Which gave birth to the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie couple… who we still remember, getting along so well on set. However, it took an incredible combination of circumstances to bring them together on screen. And a lot of patience for the product in its search Ideal couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith : Long-term casting
Originally, director Doug Liman wanted the two main roles to be played by Brad Pitt And Nicole Kidman. Bad luck, because of her schedule conflict (film And man made woman): “It broke my heartSays the director during the release of the film EW. Because I knew what was going to happen next: We were going to lose Brad. » And indeed, Brad left. Okay, PIt also seems that there was no chemistry between Nicole and Brad.
Two other actors are then contacted: Johnny Depp And Will Smith. But neither of them can give a favorable answer. In the process, Brad Pitt reconsiders his decision! Yes, it is, Brad. Well, John Smith finally has a face. But what about Jane, then?
“I wanted to put Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt against each other, The director accepted. Because they really are exes. Think what a spectacle that would be! » But out of respect for their privacy, the idea was abandoned. And then comes… Cate Blanchett : “We really loved himDoug Lyman explains. She did a series of photos for a magazine and looked like a spy. But she wasn’t available – she was shooting The Aviator. » name of Catherine Zeta-Jones then advanced, “But it wasn’t unanimous.”. Gwen Stefani would say a few years later that she auditioned. But on the face Angelina JolieShe was no match!
Brangelina: The two make a pair!
Filming of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Starting in January 2004. He takes a break between April and July to allow Brad Pitt to shoot Ocean’s Bar. Filming of Mr. and Mrs. Smith August resumes, and the first rumors circulate. Brad (who is married to Jennifer Aniston) and Angelina would do really well, they even earned the nickname “Brangelina”. Filming finished, they went on vacation together… and Brad and Jen’s divorce was announced on January 5, 2005. No.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith It was released in cinemas in the United States (and shortly after in France) in June 2005. Officially, Brad and Angelina are not not with, they remain professional, keeping their distance during the film’s promotions. The rest we know… kids, marriage, unexpected breakup. And the atmosphere is still tense between the exes.
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