Andy Samberg leads a high-concept comedy series for Focus Features, Sandra Oh headlines a psychological thriller spanning decades, and a Yellowstone spinoff continues production in Utah.
42.6 Years
(Focus Features)
Amazon Studios is gearing up for production on 42.6 Years, a high-concept comedy series blending sci-fi and romance. The story follows a man who wakes up after being cryogenically frozen for over four decades and attempts to reconnect with his former girlfriend—now decades older and long moved on.
The series stars Andy Samberg alongside Jean Smart, with direction by Michael Schwartz and a screenplay from Seth Reiss. Produced by Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone—both known for their comedic pedigree—the project signals a tone that blends emotional storytelling with offbeat humor.
Filming is scheduled to begin May 26, 2026, across Jersey City, New Jersey, and New York, positioning the production to take advantage of both urban backdrops and regional tax incentives.
Child’s Play
(Rhombus Media / Bankside Films / Elevation Pictures)
A psychological thriller with political and historical undertones, Child’s Play is set to begin filming August 24, 2026, across Ontario, Canada, including Toronto and North Bay. The film follows a woman forced to confront a buried past tied to a pivotal moment at a segregated summer camp in 1983, just as she nears a major political milestone.
Directed by Wang Xiaoshuai and written by Hannah Moscovitch, the project is produced by Niv Fichman, Mike Goodridge, Liu Xuan and Stephen Kelliher. Sandra Oh leads the cast, bringing significant prestige to the character-driven drama.
With its dual timelines and socially charged narrative, the production is expected to lean heavily on performance and period recreation, utilizing Ontario’s versatile locations to double for multiple settings.
Marshals – Season 2
(King Street Productions / 101 Studios / Linson Entertainment)
The Yellowstone universe continues to expand with Season 2 of Marshals, now moving forward with production in Park City and Summit County, Utah. The series follows Kayce Dutton as he finds renewed purpose assisting a former Navy SEAL teammate with U.S. Marshal operations, blending modern law enforcement drama with Western themes.
Executive producer and showrunner Spencer Hudnut is joined by a powerhouse team of producers including Taylor Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle and Bob Yari. The series remains a key extension of one of television’s most successful franchises.
Filming for the latest season is scheduled to begin August 2026, following an earlier production cycle that wrapped in December 2025. The Utah location continues to provide the sweeping landscapes central to the franchise’s visual identity, while also benefiting from the state’s growing reputation as a production-friendly environment.
