Amazon Prime Video has officially renewed the hit series “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” for a second season. However, the announcement comes with a twist. According to Variety, stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are unlikely to reprise their roles in the upcoming season.
Glover, known for his work on “Atlanta” and as Childish Gambino in the music world, co-created the series and served as an executive producer for Season 1 alongside Francesca Sloane, who will return as showrunner for Season 2. Despite his ongoing involvement behind the scenes, Glover’s busy schedule, including an upcoming world tour as Childish Gambino, has cast doubt on his return to the screen for “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” Season 2.
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Amazon has remained tight-lipped regarding the casting decisions for the new season. Representatives for both Glover and Erskine have not yet responded to queries about their potential return to the series.
“We are excited to announce that a second season of our groundbreaking spy series, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith,’ is in the works for our global Prime Video customers,” stated Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “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 Francesca Sloane. We are proud to bring you another season filled with unforgettable journeys and new adventures.”
The first season of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” garnered critical acclaim for its fresh take on the spy genre, earning a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, a reimagining of the 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, follows the story of two spies who navigate both high-stakes espionage and a complex relationship after being assigned to work together undercover as a married couple.
Given the intense and ambiguous ending of Season 1, speculation is rife that the show might take an anthology approach for Season 2, introducing a new couple under the aliases Jane and John Smith. This strategy could allow for fresh storytelling while maintaining the essence of the original concept.