Donald Glover And Maya Erskine Reportedly Aren’t Returning For Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2
Donald Glover, renowned for his role in the psychological mindbender Atlanta, and Maya Erskine of the raunchy comedy Pen15 had an explosive debut as Mr. and Mrs. Smith in the highly-anticipated TV reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
This new TV show draws loose inspiration from the steamy 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. With a few slight changes to the original idea, the series takes the original rom-com plot to uncharted heights. Unlike the married couple concealing their spy lives from each other in the film, the show's protagonists, John and Jane, find themselves ball and chained together by a mysterious agency after forsaking their born identities.
But what is the cost of a clean slate? Prime Video's official release statement seemed to capture the tension between John and Jane by stating, "When the cracks begin to show through, they must fight to stay together. Because in this marriage, divorce is not an option."
Since the first season did so well, Amazon Prime decided to officially renew Mr. & Mrs. Smith for a second season! Here's what we know so far.
When did Amazon Prime announce their renewal of Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
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Variety reported the news earlier today that Amazon Prime will be renewing Mr. & Mrs. Smith for a second season before sharing a statement made by Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon MGM Studios. She said, "The success of the first season, with its incredibly modern, sexy reinvention of the original film, is a testament to the brilliant creators Donald Glover and Francesa Sloane. We are proud to bring you another season filled with unforgettable journeys and new adventures.”
Are Donald Glover and Maya Erskine returning to the series?
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Sorry fans, but it looks like Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are not reprising their roles in Season 2 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Variety confirms that sources alerted them of the news, but indicates Donald Glover will still serve as the show's co-creator and executive producer while Francesca Sloane will continue being the showrunner.
Although he hasn't said anything about not reprising his role, Pitchfork shared that Donald Glover's going back on tour as Childish Gambino this year. That could very well have something to do with things or maybe there's a desire to take the show in a different direction 👀.
When will Season 2 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere?
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Given the fact the renewal news was shared today, it may be some time before we know more information about Season 2's cast information or premiere date.
Why did Phoebe Waller-Bridge leave Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
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The original cast of Prime Video's Mr. & Mrs. Smith reboot featured Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Mrs. Smith instead of PEN15's Maya Erskine. When asked why she left the project, Donald Glover explained it was actually because they're friends.
“It’s a divorce in a weird way," he tells The Hollywood Reporter. "But I think a good relationship is one where you don’t waver from the extremely uncomfortable. And I don’t know if we were ever going to get to a place where we could be completely brutal to each other.”
Who starred in Season 1 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith cast?
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In addition to Donald Glover as John and Maya Erskine as Jane, Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You), John Turturro (Severance), Paul Dano (The Batman), Parker Posey (Dazed and Confused), and Wagner Moura (Narcos) were also in the reboot.
Who directed Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
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Donald Glover co-directed the show alongside Francesca Sloane. Both Glover and Sloane hold the esteemed position of executive producer, but it's Sloane who steererd the ship as showrunner.
When did Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere?
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All eight episodes of Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiered on Prime video February 2, 2024.
What did each episode of Mr. & Mrs. Smith entail?
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Espionage being the name of the game, each episode featured a unique mission for this dynamic duo to conquer hand in hand as their relationship progressed.
Can I still stream Season 1 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
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Yes! The first season is still available to stream on Amazon Prime and can be watched beginning TODAY! To get an idea of what you're in for, watch the official trailer. It'll make you want to binge the show even more. Here's a quick synopsis:
The new Mr. and Mrs. Smith were in for a ride filled with awkward first moments and the inevitable strangers-to-lovers trope. What made this plot worth it is how relatable it felt — aside from the killings.
What are you most looking forward to in Season 2 of Mr. & Mrs. Smith?
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This post has been updated.