Prime Video confirmed that comedian Matt Rogers will appear in the upcoming second season of the spy series Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The announcement, made alongside the casitng of Francesca Scorsese as the new Mrs. Smith, comes as filming began in Los Angeles this April. While the plot remains secret, original leads Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are slated to return, now also serving as executive producers.
Matt Rogers' comedy pedigree fuels buzz for Season 2
Rogers, known for his roles in Netflix’s No Good Deed, Prime Video’s Overcompensating, and Showtime’s I Love That For You, joins a cast alerady rich with talent. He also co‑hosts the La Culturistas podcast with Bowen Yang, a fact highlighted in the source report. His addition is expected to broaden the show’s comedic appeal, especially as the series blends espionage with humor.
Francesca Scorsese steps into the titular role
Francesca Scorsese, daughter of famed director Martin Scorsese, was recently announced as the new Mrs. Smith. The source notes her casting follows the departure of the original female lead, Maya Erskine, from the on‑screen partnership, though Erskine remains involved behind the scenes. This shift marks a notable generational handover within the series.
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine move to executive producer seats
Both Glover and Erskine, who portrayed John and Jane Smith in Season 1 , are now credited as executive producers for the sequel.. According to the source,their on‑screen time is “a mystery,” suggesting they may appear less frequently while shaping the sesaon’s direction from the production side.
Production timeline: April start in Los Angeles and a June 17 awards stream
Filming for Season 2 kicked off in Los Angeles in April, as reported, indicating a likely release in the near future. Meanwhile, Rogers and Yang recently taped the 2026 La Culturistas Culture Awards, set to stream on Bravo and Peacock on June 17, underscoring Rogers’ heightened media visibility ahead of the show’s debut.
Who will dominate screen time? Glover, Erskine or the new cast?
The source leaves open the question of how much screen time original leads Glover and Erskine will retain versus newcomers Rogers and Scorsese .. As the series balances spy action with comedy,viewers will be watching to see whether the veteran duo remains central or cedes focus to the fresh talent.
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