Phoebe Waller-Bridge 'quits Mr And Mrs Smith series over creative differences ...

Phoebe Waller-Bridge 'quits Mr And Mrs Smith series over creative differences ...
Phoebe Waller-Bridge 'quits Mr And Mrs Smith series over creative differences ...

Amazon Prime Video are reportedly on the quest to find a new leading lady for the film-to-series adaption of Mr And Mrs Smith, following news that Phoebe Waller-Bridge has quit due to 'creative differences' with co-star Donald Glover.

The actress, 36, decided to leave the adaptation of the 2005 film - which she was also set to executive produce - according to Hollywood Reporter

The publication said on Monday: 'Sources say that the Fleabag Emmy winner had a different creative vision for the series than Donald Glover, with whom she was poised to star alongside.'

Swift exit: Phoebe Waller-Bridge has reportedly quit the Amazon Prime Video adaption of Mr And Mrs Smith due to 'creative differences' with co-star Donald Glover (pictured in 2017)

Swift exit: Phoebe Waller-Bridge has reportedly quit the Amazon Prime Video adaption of Mr And Mrs Smith due to 'creative differences' with co-star Donald Glover (pictured in 2017) 

'Waller-Bridge and Glover remain friends following what was described as an amicable split. 

'Waller-Bridge's role will now be recast as the series remains on track for a 2022 debut.'

According to the insider, writing for the show is currently underway with filming expected to begin in 2022. 

Representatives for Phoebe and Donald have been contacted by MailOnline for a comment.  

Phoebe and Donald previously worked together on the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story, and were set to play assassins John Smith and Jane Smith.

Split: The actress, 36, allegedly decided to leave the upcoming show - which she was also set to executive produce - while her former co-star remains co-creator, exec producer and actor (pictured in 2019)

Split: The actress, 36, allegedly decided to leave the upcoming show - which she was also set to executive produce - while her former co-star remains co-creator, exec producer and actor (pictured in 2019)

Inspiration: The original Mr And Mrs Smith in 2005 - starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - was a blockbuster hit, grossing more than $487 million worldwide

Inspiration: The original Mr And Mrs Smith in 2005 - starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - was a blockbuster hit, grossing more than $487 million worldwide

Donald proposed the reimagining of Mr And Mrs Smith through a TV series to Amazon, and he remains as co-creator, exec producer and starring actor. 

Francesca Sloane joined forces with the the star as co-creator and she will also fulfil the role of executive producer and showrunner on the upcoming programme. 

New Regency chairman Yariv Milchan and film producer Michael Schaefer are also poised as exec producers. 

The original Mr And Mrs Smith in 2005 - starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - was a blockbuster hit, grossing more than $487 million worldwide. 

Moving on: Hollywood Reporter said on Monday: 'Sources say that the Fleabag Emmy winner had a different creative vision for the series than Donald Glover' (pictured in Fleabag in 2016)

Moving on: Hollywood Reporter said on Monday: 'Sources say that the Fleabag Emmy winner had a different creative vision for the series than Donald Glover' (pictured in Fleabag in 2016)

The American crime comedy followed a suburban couple whose marriage ventured into troubled waters when they

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