Mulaney May Lead Warner Bros. Reboot of Classic Spy Comedy
John Mulaney is in early talks to star in a Get Smart reimagining at Warner Bros., with Seth Grahame-Smith writing the screenplay. Charles Rovan and Andrew Lazar are producing the project, based on the 1960s series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. A 2008 film adaptation starring Steve Carell grossed $230 million globally.
The classic comedy originated on NBC in 1965, where it ran for five seasons. Its principal cast included Don Adams as the bumbling agent, alongside Barbara Feldon and Edward Platt.
A prior big-screen version, directed by Peter Segal in 2008, featured Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, and Dwayne Johnson, earning $230 million worldwide. For this new attempt, Seth Grahame-Smith is penning the script, with Charles Rovan and Andrew Lazar attached as producers.
This potential reboot could introduce a classic spy spoof to younger viewers, while also reigniting nostalgia among older audiences. If it moves forward, it may bolster Mulaney's film career and signal a continued Hollywood trend of mining mid-century television for fresh adaptations. The project's success could also influence how studios approach similar legacy properties, though early talks mean its ultimate cultural footprint remains uncertain.