Her Highly Anticipated Film “Mr and Mrs Smith” Faces Controversy and Delays, Fueling Constant Speculation About Her Personal Life and Relationships in the Tabloids! OMG Shocking
Angelina Jolie, the renowned actress, finds herself amidst a series of challenges surrounding her latest film, “Mr And Mrs Smith.” The production has been plagued by delays, disputes, and negative coverage in the media. Additionally, her personal life continues to be a subject of constant speculation in tabloids. While she has expressed her desire to escape the movie industry, her plans remain in the early stages. Nevertheless, despite these obstacles, Angelina remains undeterred. As she prepares to celebrate her 30th birthday this month, she opens up to GQ about her resilient attitude.
The journey from the luxurious Hotel Bel-Air to the City of Industry spans 35 miles, with bumper-to-bumper traffic throughout. Navigating through freeways, overpasses, and off-ramps, the route takes Angelina from the privileged enclave of Stone Canyon Road, where she once found herself seated next to former Secretary of State Warren Christopher, to the sprawling exurban landscape of the San Gabriel Valley. While traversing this distance, she often finds herself sitting in her SUV, sipping a Coffee Bean Mocha Freezer and changing lanes without any particular purpose.
The City of Industry, a ten-square-mile area, was once farmland but has now transformed into a maze of strip malls, factory outlets, and trading estates. One notable landmark is a fully functional McDonald’s that has never served a Happy Meal, a common occurrence in Los Angeles County, where certain locations exist solely for movie sets. Similarly, Angelina Jolie is present in California solely for her film projects. She divides her time between Buckinghamshire, New York, and Cambodia, and stays at the luxurious Bel-Air hotel while commuting daily to the City of Industry. Her destination is a hangar where director Doug Liman is completing the final scenes of “Mr And Mrs Smith,” a highly anticipated action-comedy film from 20th Century Fox.
Today marks the end of production on a film that has experienced a multitude of setbacks, disputes, and indecisiveness. What started as a “little romantic comedy,” in Angelina’s own words, has now evolved into a “big summer action movie.” Principal photography began in early 2004, but numerous setbacks have prevented the completion of the film even after more than a year. Unlike the 1941 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, which revolved around an invalid marriage due to a clerical error, this new film explores the unconventional premise of a bored married couple, John and Jane Smith (played by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie), who are both covert assassins hired to eliminate each other.
Initially envisioned to be closer in spirit to films like “Prizzi’s Honor” or “The War of the Roses,” this project has taken a different direction during production. Comparisons are now being made to “True Lies,” an action-packed film where a spy and his wife combat a group of terrorists. With the inclusion of shoot-outs and explosions, “Mr And Mrs Smith” has become a blend of black comedy, action, and blockbuster elements. Angelina reveals that the film’s relationship dynamics were challenging to define, leading to ongoing deliberation about the tone. Ultimately, they decided to lean towards a more dangerous and intense approach, departing from the initial comedic vision.
Fortunately, director Doug Liman, known for successfully blending comedy and action in previous works like “Swingers” and “The Bourne Identity,” seems relaxed and in control. In the hangar set, a supermarket has been meticulously recreated, complete with brightly packaged products lining the aisles. Above them, eight Navy SEALs equipped with guns hang from ropes, ready for action. Crew members wearing earpieces and utility belts attend to various technical tasks, creating an atmosphere of organized chaos.