With the release of the highly anticipated series Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime, do you know what everyone is thinking? The old game of “Who Almost” involves practically every production in Hollywood, which the stars considered for a role, but in the end.

In the case of the 2004 film, directed by Doug Lyman, it took a while to reach the final couple, with several impressive almost pairs. Let’s remember:

1- Nicole Kidman and Johnny Depp

The project was born with a couple who have not yet shared the screen: Nicole and Johnny. The actress was involved with another film and had to leave the project, freeing up the position for other actresses.

2- Gwen Steffani and Johnny Depp

The singer had debuted as an actress with a cameo in The Aviator and revealed more than once that she auditioned several times for the role of Jane Smith. However, neither she managed nor maintained interest, preferring to focus more on music.

3- Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt

Nicole was the name that apparently interested producers the most. Johnny Depp left the project and who took his place was none other than Brad Pitt. Although they have been known for decades in Hollywood, Nicole and he have not yet worked together and he was very interested in changing that. Haven’t managed it yet…

4- Cate Blanchett and Will Smith

Without Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt ruled out working on Mr. and Mrs. Smith, but the role was destined for the biggest on the market. Who joined the conversation? Will Smith, years before the Oscar, and then still one of the most beloved actors in the world. Who would be his Jane Smith? The first person considered was Cate Blanchett. Ever wonder?

5- Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt

At some point, Brad returned to the project for good and would be perfect to work with Cate, with whom he had starred in Babel and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but the actress has several theater projects and ended up leaving before negotiations could move forward.

6- Catherine Zeta-Jones and Brad Pitt

The chemistry with Catherine Zeta-Jones was proven when Brad played her as a romantic partner in the Ocean’s Eleven franchise, but at that point, the producers preferred a younger actress…

7- Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt

The ex-fiances met on Seven and were always rumored to be working together again, as they became friendly, but apparently not friendly enough to want to work with her again.

Final: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

The result of the chess game was Brangelina: Brad and Angelina Jolie fell in love on set, he ended his marriage with Jennifer Aniston and lived the next 11 years with a large family alongside his Jane Smith. Life imitates art, apparently nowadays if they were to star in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Angelina Jolie, and Brad Pitt would be participating in a reality show, with both of them wanting to kill each other.

There were also “almosts” in the series. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were billed as a joint project between Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover, who had previously worked together on Han Solo. Did not happen. Phoebe left the cast due to artistic differences and Maya Erskine gained worldwide stardom as Jane Smith.

Which pair would you like to have seen?

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