MR and Mrs Smith has been hit with a last-minute shake-up after one of its stars was replaced just weeks before filming began on series two.
The sudden casting change has sparked speculation among fans ahead of the show’s return.
Talia Ryder replaced Sophie Thatcher, who was supposed to be the new lead in series two of Mr and Mrs SmithCredit: Getty
Sophie Thatcher will no longer star in the showCredit: Getty
Talia Ryder has stepped in to replace Sophie Thatcher, who had been set to take on the new lead role in series two of the spy-thriller series.
Talia is best known for her roles in “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” “The Sweet East” and “Do Revenge.”
She will star alongside Mark Eydelshteyn in the upcoming series.
Mark’s breakout role came in , which helped put him on the map as a rising star.
The pair take over the lead roles from and who starred in the first season.
They played two strangers paired as a married couple by a mysterious agency.
The two strangers join a spy agency, taking on the roles of “John” and “Jane” Smith to conduct high-stakes missions while navigating a faux .
It blends espionage with the personal, often comedic and dramatic struggles of a long-term .
The fates of their characters were left on a cliffhanger, but they will not take centre stage in the next series.
The show premiered in 2024 to high praise, reaching number one on Prime Video in over 130 countries.
Known for its grounded, character-driven focus on relationship dynamics rather than just action, it earned 16 nominations and won two.
Production for season two has begun with the new cast.
They are shooting in after the production received a $22.4M tax credit from the Film Commission to relocate.
The second series was initially set to film in 2025, but was put on an indefinite delay.
The show has teased they will be a list of guest stars.
The first series featured Paul Dano, John Turturro, Michaela Coel, Sarah Paulson, Parker Posey, Wagner Moura, Alexander Skarsgård, Eiza González, Sharon Horgan and Ron Perlman.
The show is inspired by the 2005 film starring and .
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine starred in the first seriesCredit: David Lee/Prime Video
They played two strangers who join a spy agencyCredit: David Lee/Prime Video
The pair conduct high-stakes missions while navigating a faux marriageCredit: David Lee/Prime Video
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