Sophie Thatcher may lead 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' S02: Report
What's the story
Sophie Thatcher, known for Heretic and Yellowjackets, is reportedly in talks to star opposite Mark Eydelshteyn in the second season of Prime Video's Mr. & Mrs. Smith, reported Deadline.
The series is a co-production between Amazon MGM Studios and New Regency, and the first part spawned eight critically acclaimed episodes.
Series evolution
'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' S02: A new narrative direction
The first season of Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane's Mr. & Mrs. Smith centered on two strangers pretending to be a married couple while starting spy careers as John and Jane Smith.
The finale left fans on a cliffhanger about their survival after a gunfight.
Asked if future seasons could tell different stories and characters like an anthology series, Sloane simply said "maybe."
Maya Erskine co-headlined the first season alongside Glover.
Character continuity
'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' S02: New characters, not replacements
The new season of Mr. & Mrs. Smith is said to introduce new characters named John and Jane, separate from those played by Glover and Erskine in the first season.
This means Glover and Erskine are likely to return in some form in the second season.
The series is famous for its complex narrative with multiple characters named John and Jane, making the spy-themed show more thrilling.
Series achievement
'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' S01: A critical and commercial success
The first season of Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiered in February 2024 and soon became one of Prime Video's Top 5 new series debuts in the US at the time.
It bagged 16 nominations at the 2024 Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series and Lead Actor/Actress In A Drama Series for Glover and Erskine, winning two awards.