Transitioning from strangers to co-stars, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine quickly developed a connection, cementing their friendship in no time. Talking to Entertainment Weekly, Erskine reflected on the development of their real-life relationship and its parallels to their roles on “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” She shared, “Much like the characters in the show, we were having to depend on each other right away in all of these scenes. And it felt like we got to build that trust and friendship really fast. I felt so lucky that I had him as my acting partner and friend.”
Glover spilled the beans on their playful dynamic, telling the outlet, “She [Erskine] gets really mad at me because I tell her how funny she is — she’s an incredible actress, but she’s so naturally funny. I think she hates the fact that I just think she’s really funny.” The feeling is mutual for Erskine, who called Glover one of the funniest people around. She told Vanity Fair, “He makes me laugh really hard, and I don’t have hard laughs all the time. It’s when he roasts me that I especially lose it.” It’s all in good fun, as Glover added, “That’s my love language, roasting you.” With their backgrounds in comedy, it’s no surprise these two actors connected through a shared sense of humor, and it’s evident that they enjoy each other’s company.
