Production Begins on 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Season 2 with Glover, Erskine, and Eydelshteyn

The spy drama series is relocating from New York to Los Angeles for its second season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:00pm

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Production has commenced in Los Angeles County on the second season of the Prime Video spy drama series 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'. Season 1 stars Maya Erskine and Donald Glover are returning, with Erskine also joining Glover as an executive producer. A new, younger John & Jane couple will be introduced, with Mark Eydelshteyn set to play the John role after Sophie Thatcher had to depart due to a scheduling conflict.

Why it matters

The 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' series is a reimagining of the 2005 film of the same name, and its first season earned 16 Emmy nominations, winning two. The show's relocation from New York to Los Angeles for Season 2 was supported by a $22.4M tax credit from the California Film Commission, highlighting the state's efforts to attract high-profile productions.

The details

Season 2 will feature a new, younger John & Jane couple alongside the returning Glover and Erskine in their eponymous roles. Mark Eydelshteyn has been cast as the new John, with the role of the new Jane still being recast after Sophie Thatcher had to depart due to a scheduling conflict with the final season of 'Yellowjackets'. The specific setup for Season 2 is being kept under wraps, but the first season featured multiple Janes and Johns.

  • Production on Season 2 of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' has started in Los Angeles County.
  • Season 1 of the series was released in 2024.

The players

Maya Erskine

An actress who starred in Season 1 of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' and is returning as an executive producer for Season 2.

Donald Glover

An actor who starred in Season 1 of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' and is returning as an executive producer for Season 2.

Mark Eydelshteyn

An actor who has been cast in the new John role for Season 2 of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'.

Sophie Thatcher

An actress who was in negotiations to star opposite Eydelshteyn as the new Jane, but had to depart due to a scheduling conflict with the final season of 'Yellowjackets'.

Francesca Sloane

The co-creator and executive producer of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' who was the showrunner for Season 1 before moving to HBO last September.

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What’s next

The role of the new Jane character opposite Mark Eydelshteyn's John is still being recast after Sophie Thatcher had to depart the project.

The takeaway

The second season of the acclaimed 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' series is moving production from New York to Los Angeles, with the return of stars Maya Erskine and Donald Glover as well as the introduction of a new, younger spy couple. The show's relocation was supported by a significant tax credit, highlighting California's efforts to attract high-profile productions.