Summary
- Kim Cattrall definitively denies reprising her role as Samantha Jones in And Just Like That... season 3
- Cattrall addressed rumors on social media, stating, "Aw that’s so kind but I’m not."
- Samantha had a brief cameo in the season 2 finale, which sparked hope for a larger role.
Kim Cattrall directly shuts down rumors that she's set to reprise her role as Samantha Jones in off-screen feud between Cattrall and Parker, which the actors themselves have addressed, it was widely reported that Cattrall's cameo was filmed separately and without the involvement of other cast .
Now, TVLine reports that Cattrall has now shut down rumors that she will return for And Just Like That... season 3.
Responding to a reposted article on X (formerly Twitter), the five-time Emmy nominee replied: “Aw that’s so kind but I’m not.” According to TVLine, rumors of the return had been gaining steam in recent months, and it was even reported that Max was waiting for the right time to announce the news. That's now been debunked by Cattrall.
Why It's Hard For And Just Like That... To Move On From Cattrall
The Sequel Show Drew Too Much Attention To Her Absence
And Just Like That... turned Cattrall's absence into an ongoing storyline during season 1, which was made all the more glaring by the widely discussed off-screen disagreements between Cattrall and the producers of the show. It's explained that Carrie, as well as Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), are no longer as close with Samantha. The early episodes even include a scene in which the characters joke about Samantha dying.
It's true that some friendships fade and can't be rebuilt to their former strength. It's okay for the show to honor that, especially if Cattrall won't be reprising her role anytime soon.
Carrie takes the distance between her and Samantha especially hard. Although the two friends make plans to reconnect, with Samantha's presence lingering on the show via texts and references, there's a change in their relationship that the sequel series doesn't shy away from. This is meant to be somewhat resolved by the phone call and Samantha's brief appearance in the And Just Like That... season 2 finale, in which it's clear that Samantha and Carrie still have a lot of love for each other despite everything that's changed.
And Just Like That Season 2 Finale: Kim Cattrall's Samantha Cameo Explained
In the And Just Like That series finale, "The Last Supper Part Two: Entrée," Carrie receives a call from Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones — here's why.
And Just Like That... season 3, which is currently filming, is in a difficult spot. The friendship between the four main women is at the very heart of Sex and the City, and part of why the original series remains such a valuable title for HBO. But it's true that some friendships fade and can't be rebuilt to their former strength. It's okay for the show to honor that, especially if Cattrall won't be reprising her role anytime soon.
Source: TVLine
And Just Like That...
- Release Date
- December 9, 2021
- Network
- HBO Max, Max
- Showrunner
- Michael Patrick King
Cast
Sarah Jessica ParkerCarrie Bradshaw
Cynthia NixonMiranda Hobbes
WHERE TO WATCH
And Just Like That… is a continuation of the Sex and the City narrative, exploring the lives of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they transition from the complexities of life in their 30s to navigating friendships and personal growth in their 50s.
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- MAX
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