Maya Erskine, known for her role as a teenage version of herself on Hulu's Emmy-nominated show 'Pen15,' is taking on a new character in her latest series, 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.' In this Amazon Prime Video series, Erskine plays a grown woman, a departure from her usual portrayal of adolescents. The show, which launches on February 2, is a remake of the 2005 film of the same name, where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie starred as assassins forced into a pretend marriage.
For Erskine, the opportunity to play a spy in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' meant trading in her signature bowl cut for a more mature and sophisticated look. She admits feeling more comfortable in her previous roles where looking pretty wasn't the primary focus. However, this new character allowed her to explore feeling sexy without trying to be glamorous or perfect. Drawing inspiration from icons like Jane Birkin and 70s-era Jane Fonda, Erskine aimed for a more lived-in spy persona.
