Mr & Mrs Pitt: How being cast together in a spy comedy led to Brangelina – one of the most turbulent celeb romances ever

With a new Mr. & Mrs. Smith series out this week, we look back at how the sizzling chemistry Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie shared in the 2005 movie became red hot off screen – before bubbling over

"The scandal involving the movie’s leads Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie was the biggest celebrity story for years, and remains an ongoing saga of betrayal, lust and squabbling in the press."

Vicki Notaro

It’s safe to say that Hollywood is fond of a remake. As the film industry remains in flux after the pandemic and box office figures vary wildly, the head honchos in Hollywood are happy to keep returning to old intellectual property to ensure a favourable audience response and solid returns.

Before Christmas, we got yet another film about Willy Wonka. The spring slate sees another Dune flick, a fourth Bad Boys movie, more Ghostbusters, Godzilla and yet another return to the Planet of the Apes. It’s a formula that seems to be working.