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Feb. 13, 2021 / 11:58 AM

Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge set for 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' remake

Donald Glover is writing and will star in a TV version of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Atlanta creator-actor Donald Glover and Fleabag writer-actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge are working on an Amazon series based on the 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

The pair confirmed Friday they are writing and will star in the show.

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It is expected to debut in 2022.

Francesca Sloane -- whose credits include Atlanta and Fargo -- is co-creator and will be the showrunner for the new Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie played the married, rival spies in the original.

ABC made a TV pilot inspired by the film for the 2006-07 season, but it was not picked up to series.

Martin Henderson and Jordana Brewster played the title roles.

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