John Mulaney in Talks to Star in Warner Bros. Movie
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Mulaney is in talks to star in a new reimagining of the classic spy spoof Get Smart, currently in early development at Warner Bros.
- The screenplay is being written by Seth Grahame-Smith, with producers Charles Roven and Andrew Lazar attached to the project.
- The original Get Smart series, created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry, debuted in 1965 and was previously adapted into a 2008 film starring Steve Carell, which earned $230 million globally.
- Mulaney, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and Netflix specials, has recently expanded his acting portfolio with roles in The Bear and an upcoming John Madden biopic.
- Deadline was the first outlet to report on the Get Smart reboot news.
