Source: The Hollywood Reporter/Comingsoon.net
January 31, 2006
ABC has picked up Mr. & Mrs. Smith, based on Doug Liman's film about a married pair of assassins for hire, for midseason 2006-07 or fall 2007 consideration. The action-thriller, starring Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Vince Vaughn, earned an impressive $477.1 million at the worldwide box office.
Regency TV, co-venture of the film's producer, New Regency; and Fox TV Studios will produce the pilot, written and executive produced by the feature's writer, Simon Kinberg. Liman and Dave Bartis also are executive producing through their company, which has changed its name from Hypnotic to Dutch Oven.
Liman also is expected to direct, subject to availability. | 
01-31-2006, 04:56 PM
