Will Smith plans to bring the popular love doctor Hitch to FOX’s small screen. Sources confirmed that a half-hour TV show script commitment is in place with the network. The series is being pitched as a “workplace comedy that explores dating and sexual politics” loosely based on the popular 2005 movie Hitch. The show will be executive produced by Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, Overbrook Entertainment’s James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett. Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont will pen the script.
The original movie grossed $370 million worldwide at the box office and is a mainstay on cable outlets. Hitch tells the story of Alex “Hitch” Hitchens (Smith), a love doctor who helps the loveless Albert Brennaman (Alexander James) snag the girl of his dreams. Hitch’s own brand of medicine is put to the test when he falls in love with a woman played by Eva Mendes.
This will be the third time Smith has tried to bring the series to the small screen. He hasn’t confirmed nor denied if he will reprise his role as love doctor Hitch so there’s still a chance for him to be written into the script. He will work behind the scenes, along with his wife Pinkett-Smith. Pinkett-Smith currently takes residence on FOX’s Monday night lineup as deliciously wicked villain Fish Mooney in “Gotham.”
How cool would it be for both Mr. & Mrs. Smith to star in shows on the same network?