The wait is finally over for fans of the spy series. Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 has officially begun production after facing several months of delays. The new season brings a fresh pair of actors to play the dangerous married spies, along with a new showrunner and a brand new location.
Here is a complete recap of everything you need to know about the second season, including who is starring, why the production moved, and when you can expect it to stream.
Production Starts in Los Angeles After Casting Changes
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 started filming in April 2026. The production team is now working in Los Angeles, which is a big change from Season 1. The first season was mostly shot in New York City.
This move happened because the show received a $22.4 million tax credit from the California Film Commission. The financial incentive made it a smart decision to relocate the entire production to the West Coast.
The road to filming was not smooth. Production was put on hold back in September 2025. Reports at the time said the delay happened because of casting problems. The team needed to lock in the right actors to lead the series, which took more time than expected.
Talia Ryder Steps in as the New Jane Smith
There is a new Mrs. Smith in town. Actress Talia Ryder has joined the cast as the female lead for Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2.
Ryder takes over the role that was originally supposed to go to Sophie Thatcher, known for her work on Yellowjackets. Multiple reports confirm that Thatcher had to leave the project due to scheduling conflicts. The delays in getting Season 2 started created timing issues, and Thatcher was no longer available.
For those who know Ryder’s work, she is a rising star in Hollywood. She appeared in Steven Spielberg‘s West Side Story and recently starred in the film Honey Don’t!.
Mark Eydelshteyn Plays the New Mr. Smith
Playing opposite Ryder is Mark Eydelshteyn. He will be the new Mr. Smith for the second season.
Eydelshteyn is a fresh face for many mainstream audiences, but he made a huge impact recently. He played the role of Ivan in the Oscar-winning film Anora. That performance caught the attention of casting directors and led him to this major leading role in a Prime Video series.
Eydelshteyn had been attached to the project for a while. Even when the production faced delays last year, he stayed on board. Now, he finally gets to start working on set with his new co-star.
What Happened to Donald Glover and Maya Erskine
Many viewers are wondering about the original stars. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are not returning as the on-screen leads for Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2.
Season 1 ended on a very tense cliffhanger. John was shot and bleeding out while Jane was trapped. The screen cut to black after gunshots were heard, leaving fans unsure if the characters survived.
Even though they are not starring in the new episodes, the duo is still involved with the project. Maya Erskine has joined the team as an executive producer for Season 2. Donald Glover remains an executive producer as well. So, while fans will not see them running around Los Angeles as John and Jane, they are still helping guide the story from behind the scenes.
New Showrunner Takes Over Creative Control
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 also brings in a new leader for the writing team. Anna Ouyang Moench is the new showrunner and writer for this season.
Moench has a strong resume that includes working on hit shows like Severance and Beef. She takes over from Francesca Sloane, who co-created the series with Glover. Sloane moved on to a new deal with HBO, where she is now working on Big Little Lies Season 3.
With a new showrunner and new leads, the show is leaning into an anthology style. This means each season can focus on a different “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” while keeping the same universe and rules of the spy agency.
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Release Info and Streaming Details
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 will stream exclusively on Prime Video. The service is available in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Amazon has not yet set an official release date for the new season. Since filming just started in April 2026, the episodes will likely arrive sometime in 2027. Post-production for a show with action and visual effects takes time.
The first season is available to stream right now on Prime Video for anyone who needs a refresher or wants to watch the Emmy-nominated series for the first time. Season 1 earned 16 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.
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