John Mulaney will reportedly Get Smart! for Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. is reportedly in talks with John Mulaney, a talented Emmy Award-winning comedian, for the role of Agent 86 in a new "reimagining" of the classic spy series Get Smart! The actor must possess a refined sense of style and impeccable comic timing to effectively embody the iconic character, a fact highlighted by the rules for casting Don Adams’ Maxwell Smart.

The project remains confidential, and Mulaney has not yet committed to the role. The screenplay for the potential film adaptation is being penned by Seth Grahame-Smith, who has written notable works such as Now You See Me: Now You Don’t and The Lego Batman Movie. Additionally, Chuck Roven and Andrew Lazar, who produced the 2008 film remake, are involved in the production.

The next crucial casting decisions will involve Agent 99 and the Chief, played by Anne Hathaway in the 2008 film and Barbara Feldon in the original series. These key characters contribute to the ensemble comedy that defined the original Get Smart! series, which has been entertaining audiences for over six decades. For those unfamiliar with the series, a helpful primer provides essential background information on the fictional intelligence agencies CONTROL and KAOS.