‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Season 2 Delayed at Prime Video: What We Know
Fans eagerly awaiting the second season of Prime Video's popular series, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’, will have to wait longer. Production has been delayed indefinitely due to cast issues and other factors, casting uncertainty over the show’s future. The series is co-produced by New Regency and Amazon MGM Studios.
Season 2 Production Halt
Originally slated to begin production in the fall, Season 2 of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ is now on hold. This delay is attributed to complications involving casting. Mark Eydelshteyn and Sophie Thatcher had been cast as the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith, replacing Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, but no other casting confirmations were made.
The show was set to relocate production from New York to Los Angeles, securing a $22.4 million tax credit from the California Film Commission. However, projects receiving these credits are required to film within 18 months of the award, creating a potential timeline challenge given the production delay.
Casting and Creative Changes
While Lily-Rose Depp, Francesca Scorsese, Levon Hawke, Wagner Moura, and Gael Garcia Bernal were rumored for guest star or recurring roles, sources indicate that deals were never finalized. Donald Glover remains an executive producer on the show, even though he and Maya Erskine were not expected to return as the lead characters. Francesca Sloane, who co-created the series with Glover, has taken an overall deal with HBO, and will write the opening episode of ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3.
The Success of Season 1
Season 1 of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ premiered in February and was a significant success for Prime Video, landing in the Top 5 new series debuts in the United States at the time. The series received 16 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and Lead Actor/Actress nods for Glover and Erskine. Ultimately, the show won two Emmys, including Guest Actress In A Drama Series for Michaela Coel.
Looking Ahead
The future of Season 2 is uncertain, with sources suggesting that New Regency hopes to begin pre-production by the end of the year for a potential 2026 shoot. However, no official announcements have been made, and Amazon has declined to comment on the situation. The series is inspired by the 2005 film starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger that has left viewers eager to learn more about the fate of John and Jane Smith.