John Mulaney Eyes Role in 'Get Smart' Reboot

Hollywood comedian John Mulaney is being considered for the role of Agent Maxwell Smart in Warner Bros' 'Get Smart' film reboot. With a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, the film will revisit the classic 1965 series originally starring Don Adams. Mulaney's upcoming projects add to his booming career.

Hollywood actor and comedian John Mulaney is reportedly in talks to portray Agent Maxwell Smart in the upcoming film reboot of 'Get Smart' from Warner Bros., as reported by Variety. The project is in its nascent stages, with Seth Grahame-Smith set to write the screenplay.

The upcoming film will be produced by Andrew Lazar and Chuck Roven, drawing inspiration from the original 'Get Smart' TV series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry in 1965. The series, featuring Don Adams as the charmingly inept Agent Smart and Barbara Feldon as Agent 99, concluded in 1970 after a successful 138-episode run.

The new film follows the 2008 adaptation that saw Steve Carell assume the iconic role. Directed by Peter Segal, the movie was a moderate box office success. Meanwhile, Mulaney continues his ascent in the entertainment industry, headlining Wrigley Field and setting up his 'Mulaney Takes Manhattan' comedy tour in January. His next film venture, 'Madden', will see him playing Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins.