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Are Donald Glover & Maya Erskine Coming Back For ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Season 2 Or Not?

June 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith concluded its first season by leaving viewers wondering who died and who lived. Their pension for mystery is not limited to the Amazon Prime Video series adaptation’s first eight episodes, however.

Are Donald Glover & Maya Erskine Coming Back For Mr. & Mrs. Smith Season 2 Or Not?

On May 14, Variety reported that Mr. & Mrs. Smith had been renewed for a second season at Amazon Prime Video, but “sources say that Season 1 stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are not expected to return to star in Season 2. Glover is still credited as a co-creator and executive producer on the series alongside Francesca Sloane, who will return as showrunner.”

Pretty straightforward. But then, Glover and Erskine appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, and we’re back to not knowing what’s going on with this show. Kimmel asked Glover and Erskine about the Variety report, and Erskine shrugged. “You know, I don’t know,” Glover said. “It’s like November 28, and the kids know there’s a Christmas present, and they’re like, ‘Mom, where’s the Christmas present?’” Kimmel interrupted Glover’s attempt to skirt the question, saying, “No, it’s not like that. It’s like it’s November 28, and the kids don’t know if Santa is even coming.”

Glover laughed and offered that, within the same metaphor, “you might ruin Christmas” if you tell the kids anything too early. Erskine added, “It’ll be more fun if you see the second season — you wanna wait!” Then, Glover concluded (sort of), “Who says we’re not in it? Maybe we are, maybe we aren’t.”

Additionally, Sloane addressed the Variety report on Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast last month.

“I was just talking to Donald last night about this, and we were laughing because one of the pieces of press said, ‘According to our sources,’ and we’re like, ‘Who are these sources?’ said the Mr. & Mrs. Smith showrunner, who also served as a supervising producer on Atlanta. “We wrote a cliffhanger, we thought about it long and hard. It was one of the first things that we wrote. Why in the world — we haven’t said anything — but why in the world would we ruin a cliffhanger based on a headline?”

Donald Glover Won’t Appear In Season Two Of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Despite Renewal

May 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans of Amazon’s series Mr. & Mrs. Smith got some good news recently when the streaming service confirmed that the show was returning for a second season. But now there’s a pretty surprising development being made. The show seems like it will return without its two primary cast members. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine helmed the show in its first season but according to Variety, the pair won’t return. Glover may still have some involvement as his name is mentioned as a co-creator and executive producer in the statement made announcing the next season.

“We are excited to announce that a second season of our groundbreaking spy series, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith,’ is in the works for our global Prime Video customers,” a statement from Amazon reads. “The success of the first season, with its incredibly modern, sexy reinvention of the original film, is a testament to the brilliant creators Donald Glover and Francesa Sloane. We are proud to bring you another season filled with unforgettable journeys and new adventures,” they continue. Glover is yet to comment on his departure from the series.

Donald Glover Won’t Star In Season Two Of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”

“Mr. and Mrs. Smith” has been renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Prime Video. However, sources say that Season 1 stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine will not be returning. https://t.co/aVk2VXfrHS

— Variety (@Variety) May 14, 2024

It’s not actually that surprising that Glover is shifting his focus away from acting a bit. That’s because there’s been a recent flood of news surrounding his musical project Childish Gambino. He just dropped a new album called ATAVISTA that’s an updated and finished version of his 2020 effort 3.15.20. He’s also promised that a second new album is on the way at some point later this year. That should drop just in time for his upcoming new world tour, where he will take the stage alongside Willow and Amaarae in a series of North American and European shows.

What do you think of Donald Glover not returning for a second season of Mr. & Mrs. Smith despite positive reception of the show? Do you plan on seeing him perform on the Childish Gambino tour later this year? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Donald Glover Considers Stand-Up Comedy Return

February 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Donald Glover says he’s considering a return to stand-up comedy following his work on the new show, Mr. & Mrs. Smith. While attending a premiere for the series, he revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that he’s spoken with Bill Burr and Chris Rock about the idea.

“I still write jokes down and I think about it,” he said. “I asked Bill Burr where to go, and I had a list, and I was just like, ‘Is it something that I feel like I need to do right now?’ Maybe it’s just a nice thing that’s there that you can try to do again if you want.” He added: “Oh yeah. Thought about it. Chris Rock had said, like, ‘When are you going to do it again? No one gets really good at it until their 40s, except for Eddie [Murphy].”

Donald Glover Attends “Mr. & Mrs Smith” Premiere

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 17: Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino attends a special screening of new series “Mr & Mrs Smith” at The Curzon Mayfair on January 17, 2024, in London, England. (Photo by Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/WireImage)

He also mentioned going to the Comedy Cellar in New York, but noted he hasn’t performed. Glover performed stand-up comedy much more frequently earlier in his career. Back in 2010, he performed a 30-minute set on the program, Comedy Central Presents. Glover also discussed his plans for releasing new music. “I want to, but I sort of feel the same about music as I do about stand-up right now,” he said. He released his last album, 3.15.20, back in 2020.

Donald Glover Gets Fit-Check

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Elsewhere during a promotion for Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Glover participated in a fit-check. He rocked a Fear of God suit with a Cartier watch. Check out that video above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Donald Glover on HotNewHipHop.

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Donald Glover Reveals He Got Married In Secret During The Filming Of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”

February 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Everybody is talking about Donald Glover’s new series Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The entire series dropped on Prime Video last week to rave reviews from critics and Glover has been making the rounds with a series of interviews to promote the project. In one interview with Complex earlier this week he revealed that he still sees Kanye West as hit GOAT rapper. He explained that despite the controversy none of the contemporary rappers around today would exist without West.

But it was actually an interview with his co-star Maya Erskine where an even bigger story was first tipped off. She said that Glover actually got married during the show, something he was asked about directly in an interview of his own. “Yeah. There was a day where I don’t think we had to be on set until noon or 1, so, I was like, ‘Can we get married today?’ I got married in the morning. We had a real wedding afterwards, too,” he revealed. Fans who have been following Glover for a while know that he’s said in the past that he doesn’t believe in marriage, so he also had to answer questions about what changed his mind.

Donald Glover Explains How His Secret Marriage Happened

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Glover elaborated on what made him decide to finally get married. “What happened was, well, number one, I didn’t know what I was getting out of it. I felt like I knew what she was getting out of it, and I didn’t feel like she was being honest, necessarily, about what she was getting out of it. I was thinking about it in such a silly way, which I see now. Now I realize, yeah, maybe she’s gaining some stuff, but she’s also losing a lot of stuff,” he continued.

“We eventually had an honest talk and she was like, ‘I’m a traditional woman.’ And when she said that, some part of me was like, ‘And I want to help you be that.’ Whatever she needs me to be, that makes me happy. Especially nowadays, finding trust is so hard, and the fact that we have this and that we can even argue about it and still be like, ‘But I love you’ — I mean, how many people have that?” What do you think of Donald Glover getting married in secret and filming scenes of Mr. & Mrs. Smith later the same day? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Donald Glover & “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Widely Praised

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mr. & Mrs. Smith, the Prime TV remake of the iconic film of the same name, has opened to widespread praise. The show, which stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in the lead roles, opened to an 87% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show has been widely praised for deviating from the vibe of the original film and being powered by the very real chemistry between Glover and Erskine. Audiences were a little cooler on the show, giving it a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Overall, the general takeaway is that the eight-episode series “surpasses” the original material in myriad ways.

However, critics have noted that fans of the original should not go into the show expecting the same vibes as the film. The sexiness is still there, it’s just very different. One critic noted that the show is “so bizarre” that audiences will “either love it or hate it”. Despite this, the show is already proving to be a major successful for Amazon’s media production arm. Have you watched Mr. & Mrs. Smith? Let us know what you thought in the comments.

Donald Glover Says Brad Pitt Gave Him No Advice For Mr. & Mrs. Smith

#MrAndMrsSmith First Reviews – Critics say Donald Glover and Maya Erskine shine in a “clever” and “fresh” adaptation that surpasses its source material. https://t.co/Yp52SAYxkA

— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) February 2, 2024

Meanwhile, Glover also recently revealed that Brad Pitt gave him no advice after being cast in the show. Glover told The Tonight Show that the actor “Brad Pitted” his way through their interaction – being very charming but ultimately not saying a whole lot. Pitt also reportedly told Glover he’d “do a great job” but didn’t give anything more concrete than that. It remains to be seen how Pitt feels about the show now that critics have lauded Glover above him.

In the interview, Erskine also revealed that the studio was very keen to “sex it up” throughout the promotion of the show. However, Erskine revealed that this was something she struggled with because her “inner sexual animal” is a “worm”. It’s also an interesting direction, given how the show’s early marketing material portrays the couple as very business-minded and sexless.

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Donald Glover Reveals What Advice Brad Pitt Gave Him About “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Reboot

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Donald Glover has revealed that Brad Pitt wasn’t exactly forthcoming when Glober reached for advice about reprising Pitt’s role in the upcoming TV reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Glover told The Tonight Show that the actor “Brad Pitted” his way through their interaction – being very charming but ultimately not saying a whole lot. Pitt also reportedly told Glover he’d “do a great job” but didn’t give anything more concrete than that.

In the interview, Maya Erskine also revealed that the studio was very keen to “sex it up” throughout the promotion of the show. However, Erskine revealed that this was something she struggled with because her “inner sexual animal” is a “worm”. It’s also an interesting direction, given how the show’s early marketing material portrays the couple as very business-minded and sexless.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Reboot: What We Know

The project, an eight-episode TV show on Prime, changes a lot from the 2005 film it is inspired by. Pitt and Angelina Jolie played a wealthy couple whose failing marriage is revitalized by the fact that they learn they are assassins for rival companies tasked with killing each other. Instead, Glover and Erskine are spies who are married as part of their long-term cover.

Glover and Erskine are set to play the titular married couple. Glover, also known by his musical handle Childish Gambino, has built himself a stellar acting resume. He is best known for Atlanta, which he also created. However, he has plenty of comedic experience as well with the likes of Community. He also recently appeared as a live-action cameo in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse while also reprising his Adventure Time voice role for Fionna & Cake. Meanwhile, Erskine has developed a reputation for her deadpan humor in roles like PEN15, Insecure, and Plus One. Filling out the cast is a huge collection of Hollywood heavyweights. Parker Posey, Paul Dano, Alexander Skarsgård, and Sarah Paulson are all set to appear in the show. However, their roles aren’t all that clear. The show debuts on February 2.

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“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Trailer Sees Donald Glover & Maya Erksine Bring New Meaning To A “Work Marriage”

December 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The first trailer for the Amazon Prime remake of Mr. & Mrs. Smith has dropped, showcasing Donald Glover (Atlanta) and Maya Erskine (PEN15) in the titular roles. The trailer doesn’t reveal a lot about the show. However, it perfectly contrasts the pair’s loveless marriage with the high-octane nature of their work. The supporting cast includes everyone from Parker Posey to Paul Dano to Alexander Skarsgård.

However, the project, comprised of eight episodes, changes a lot from the 2005 film it is inspired by. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie played a wealthy couple whose failing marriage is revitalized by the fact that they learn they are assassins for rival companies tasked with killing each other. Glover and Erskine are instead spies who are married as part of their long-term cover. As such, their entire marriage is a shame and the trailer goes to great lengths to show just how painfully loveless their partnership is. The show is set to debut on February 2.

Who Is Starring In Mr. & Mrs. Smith?

Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are set to play the titular married couple. Glover, also known by his musical handle Childish Gambino, has built himself a stellar acting resume. He is best known for Atlanta, which he also created. However, he has plenty of comedic experience as well with the likes of Community. He also recently appeared as a live-action cameo in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse while also reprising his Adventure Time voice role for Fionna & Cake. Meanwhile, Erskine has developed a reputation for her deadpan humor in roles like PEN15, Insecure, and Plus One.

Filling out the cast is a huge collection of Hollywood heavyweights. Parker Posey, Paul Dano, Alexander Skarsgård, and Sarah Paulson are all set to appear in the show. However, their roles aren’t all that clear. Dano and Paulson both briefly appear in the trailer. At first glance, Dano appears to be the Smiths’ neighbor while Paulson is seemingly their couple’s therapist. Are you excited for Mr. & Mrs. Smith? Let us know in the comments.

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