John Mulaney Circling Lead Role in ‘Get Smart’ Reboot at Warner Bros.
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Comedian and actor John Mulaney is in talks to star as Agent Maxwell Smart in a new feature film reboot of the classic 1960s television series "Get Smart" at Warner Bros. The project is currently in the very early stages of development.
Seth Grahame-Smith, whose writing credits include the upcoming 2025 film "Now You See Me: Now You Don’t," has been tapped to write the screenplay for the studio. The original television series was created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
Additional production details include Andrew Lazar attached as a producer on the film. Further casting, crew, and release date information has not yet been announced by the studio.
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Variety (US)Emphasizes confirmation of the deal and early development stage.
The Hollywood Reporter (US)Highlights the historical lineage tied to original creators Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
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