Discover why the much-anticipated sequel to Mr. & Mrs. Smith is struggling to make it to the big screen!
The prospects of a sequel to the renowned ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, seem to be diminishing, with the screenwriter asserting that replicating the unique arc of two people falling in love, as portrayed in the original, is challenging.
The original 2005 action-comedy featuring Pitt and Jolie was a phenomenal success, captivating audiences globally and generating almost $500 million at the box office. However, screenwriter Simon Kinberg shed light on the difficulties faced in concocting a sequel, primarily due to the intrinsic love story aspect of the film. According to him, the essence of the first movie is its depiction of a genuine love story, and extending this love story is inherently tough.
Kinberg highlighted that even if a sequel were to feature the protagonists as spy partners, engaged in mutual banter, it would lack the natural progression of two individuals experiencing the phases of falling in love. He stated that the challenges stem from the complexities of serializing a love story, maintaining that regardless of the sequel's content, it would miss the genuine, evolving love story that made the original film a hit.
Furthering the complications for a potential sequel is the actual relationship between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie that blossomed from the project, resulting in a five-year marriage between 2014 and 2019. Jolie, who was initially enthusiastic about reprising her role, noted the struggles of the screenwriters to fabricate something truly original for a sequel. She conveyed that initial ideas were somewhat cliched, revolving around marriage, kids, or separation, lacking the freshness and originality sought after.
In addition to the creative challenges, Jolie hinted at another potential impediment to a sequel, involving their off-screen relationship. She opined that the audience might not be eager to witness real-life couples share intimate moments on-screen, adding another layer of complexity to the development of a sequel.
Despite the enormous success and the establishment of a real-life relationship between the lead actors, it appears that a sequel to ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ struggles to see the light of day, with challenges ranging from maintaining the original's essence to navigating the dynamics of real-life romance reflecting on screen. The unique blend of action and evolving love story that distinguished the original movie seems hard to replicate, leaving fans and the film fraternity in anticipation of whether a sequel will ever materialize.