Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 Put on Ice—What the Delay Means for the Future of Prime Video’s Hit

If you were counting on Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 to arrive anytime soon, I have bad news: production has been put on pause, and not the short, 'we'll be back in a few weeks' kind. We're talking indefinite. And because Hollywood loves a domino effect, that pause could mess with the show's financing and, in the worst case, its future.

What happened

Deadline says Season 2 has been put on an indefinite hold. The pause is reportedly tied to casting issues — no specifics, just that the snag is big enough to stop cameras from rolling. Amazon MGM Studios hasn't said a word about it yet.

Here's why that matters more than usual: the show was awarded a $22.4 million California tax credit to shift production from New York to Los Angeles. California's program is great, but it comes with a timer. Productions typically need to start filming within 18 months of getting the credit. Push too long, and that money can go away. No money, no show — or at least a very different version of it.

So what was Season 2 supposed to be?

Prime Video renewed Mr. & Mrs. Smith in May 2024, three months after Season 1 premiered in February. Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger, so it looked like we would follow Donald Glover and Maya Erskine's characters straight into the next chapter. Then the plan shifted: Season 2 would center on a new pair of agents using the Mr. and Mrs. Smith aliases, with Glover and Erskine likely popping in as guests.

Names floated for the new leads got a little wild (yes, Billie Eilish came up in the rumor mill), but the actual new Smiths were set: Mark Eydelshteyn, fresh off the Best Picture winner Anora, signed on in December 2024; Sophie Thatcher joined in February 2025, following her sci-fi thriller Companion. Thatcher also stars in Showtime's Yellowjackets, which made some folks immediately wonder if scheduling was the sticking point. To be clear: that's just speculation — the only on-record reason for the delay is 'casting issues.'

A show that keeps finding speed bumps

This series is no stranger to turbulence. Way back in development, it was pitched as a Donald Glover/Phoebe Waller-Bridge reunion. That fell apart over creative differences, and Maya Erskine stepped in as Mrs. Smith. Despite the detour, Season 1 landed well with critics and viewers.

Inside baseball note: that California tax credit is both a prize and a trap. It's big money meant to lure productions west, but the timeline is strict. Miss it, and you either re-apply, re-budget, or rethink your whole season. That's the clock ticking in the background right now.

Renewed does not mean safe anymore

Once upon a time, a renewal meant you could exhale. Not lately. Netflix renewed GLOW for Season 4, then scrapped it during the pandemic. More recently, Paramount+ canceled Dexter: Original Sin even after it had been renewed for a second season. Mr. & Mrs. Smith isn't there — yet — but the vibes are not exactly relaxing.

Where things stand now

• Season 2 is on an indefinite hold, reportedly due to casting issues. No official comment from Amazon MGM Studios.
• The production was set to move from New York to California with a $22.4M tax credit; California requires filming within roughly 18 months of the credit, so delays could jeopardize that money.
• Season 2 was renewed in May 2024, with a new lead couple planned: Mark Eydelshteyn (cast December 2024) and Sophie Thatcher (cast February 2025). Glover and Erskine were expected to appear in guest roles.
• Season 1 premiered February 1, 2024 on Prime Video; it reimagines the 2005 film with agents posing as a married couple who actually catch feelings. The season ended on a cliffhanger.
• Development history reminder: Phoebe Waller-Bridge exited Season 1 over creative differences; Maya Erskine replaced her.
• Creative team and credits: created by Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane; Season 1 work included directing by Amy Seimetz and Karena Evans, with writing contributions from Schuyler Pappas and Adamma Ebo.

Bottom line

Mr. & Mrs. Smith is paused at exactly the wrong time, with a tax-credit clock ticking and the cast still not locked. It could all sort itself out — it often does — but until cameras roll in California, it's hard not to be a little nervous.