Donald Glover and Maya Erskine looked stylish as they arrived at the UK premiere of Mr. and Mrs. Smith at The Curzon Mayfair in London on Wednesday.
The actors have taken on the leading roles of married spies ‘John and Jane Smith’ in the remake of the 2005 spy thriller, which starred Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
And the pair put on a united display as they smiled for the cameras while celebrating the series remake, slated for release on Prime Video on February 2.
For the occasion, Donald, 40, cut a trendy figure in a pink knitted co-ord set, which he styled with smart brown loafers.
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine looked stylish as they arrived at the UK premiere of Mr. and Mrs. Smith at The Curzon Mayfair in London on Wednesday
The pair put on a united display on the red carpet as they smiled for the cameras while celebrating the series remake, slated for release on Prime Video on February 2
Meanwhile, Maya, 36, put on a glamorous display in a floating black dress with a keyhole cutout and ruched detailing.
Much like the Brad and Angelina-led movie, the series will follow ‘John and Jane Smith’, a married couple who on the surface seem like everyday neighbors – but behind closed doors are actually spies.
The show was so-created by Donald, Francesca Sloane, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who was originally set to play Mrs. Smith, but Phoebe parted ways with the show over ‘creative differences’ and was ultimately replaced by Maya.
Last month, a trailer for the series was released and shows the pair concealing their spy identities as they try to present as a seemingly ordinary couple.
The clip kicks off with the couple getting to know each other over a cup of coffee, with John asking Jane, ‘Is this your first time in New York?’
‘Should we be asking each other that?’ Jane replies before she asks the more shocking question, ‘Have you ever killed anyone?’
‘No, no. Not really,’ he replies, before scenes show they presenting as a happy married couple as they host friends at their apartment.
During a chat with a friend (played by Sarah Paulson), they claim to be computer software engineers.
For the occasion, Donald, 40, cut a trendy figure in a pink knitted co-ord set, which he styled with smart brown loafers
The actors have taken on the leading roles of married spies ‘John and Jane Smith’ in the remake of the 2005 spy thriller
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie – who met on the set – first took on the iconic roles of the married spies in the original thriller movie
Donald appeared to be in jovial spirits at the UK premiere of the new remake as he posed up a storm
Donald – who co-created the new series with Francesca Sloane and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, before her departure due to ‘creative differences – grinned as he arrived at the premiere
Donald accessorised his look with a gold chain as he captured attention in the all-pink outfit
Donald was seen striking a few playful poses for the cameras as he arrived at the premiere
Meanwhile, Maya, 36, put on a glamorous display in a floating black dress with a keyhole cutout and ruched detailing
Maya added a pop of colour to her all-black outfit with a red manicure as she posed for the cameras
Maya – known for her role in Blue Eye Samurai – added a touch of glitz to her look with a pair of chunky silver earrings
Maya added to her stunning features with a touch of blusher and a slick of dark pink lipstick
‘What is that you two do?’ she asks.
‘We’re computer software, uh, engineers,’ they say somewhat awkwardly, seemingly not having their stories completely straight.
During a dinner party, a friend asks, ‘How’s the intimacy between the two of you?’, prompting Jane to smirk.
But when they aren’t presenting as ordinary citizens, they are living a dangerous yet adventurous life full of explosions, chases, brawls, and shootings.
In one scene, the couple are seen moving a seemingly lifeless body by their bathtub.
It looks like real love does eventually blossom between the pair, with the duo seen exchanging a kiss at one point.
A description for the show on YouTube reads: ‘Two lonely strangers land a job working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels and a dream brownstone in Manhattan.
‘The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. & Mrs. John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
‘Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What’s riskier, espionage or marriage?’
The show previously starred Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the role Maya is currently inhabiting before she departed over ‘creative differences.’
Last month, a trailer for the series was released and shows the pair concealing their spy identities as they try to present as a seemingly ordinary couple
However, dramatic scenes full of explosions, chases, brawls, and shootings give an insight into their real action-packed lives
It looks like real love does eventually blossom between the pair, with the duo seen exchanging a kiss at one point
Donald revealed the news during a controversial piece for Interview Magazine, where the actor interviewed himself.
During his self-interview, Donald confirmed they had ‘classic creative differences,’ but added that he thinks they are still friends.
‘What does it mean to be a friend? I still like her. I assume she still likes me,’ he said.
In September 2021, The Hollywood Reporter said that Donald and Phoebe are still friends and that the split was ‘amicable’.
