Hulu Announces 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' Spin-Off

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Hulu is reportedly developing a spin-off of its popular reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," set to take place in Orange County, California. The new version, tentatively titled "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: The O.C.," is slated to begin filming this spring and premiere in fall 2026. While the original show's star Jen Affleck is set to join the spin-off, the rest of the cast will be comprised of nine new faces. The news comes as the original "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is on a production pause amid an open "domestic assault investigation" between cast members Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.

Why it matters

The "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" franchise has developed a loyal following, and a spin-off set in the affluent Orange County region could attract new viewers and expand the show's reach. However, the ongoing legal issues surrounding the original series' cast members have created uncertainty around the future of the franchise.

The details

The new spin-off, tentatively titled "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: The O.C.," is set to begin filming this spring and premiere in fall 2026. While only one cast member from the original series, Jen Affleck, is set to join the spin-off, the rest of the cast will be comprised of nine new faces. The news of the spin-off comes as the original "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is on a production pause due to an open "domestic assault investigation" between cast members Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.

• The new spin-off is set to begin filming this spring.
• The spin-off is slated for a fall 2026 premiere.

What’s next

The cast list for the new spin-off, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: The O.C.," is still to be determined, aside from the confirmed return of Jen Affleck from the original series.