And just like thatFans can look forward to another season of the show. Max announced last August that it was Sex and the City start anew, And just like thathas been renewed for season 3. However, the streaming service later announced that the show would not be making a return until 2025 Mounting clip Advertisement for the third season.
While fans are eager for a resolution to season 2’s storylines, the wait seems endless. However, things are moving forward. In May 2024, Sarah Jessica Parker shared a picture of the first table of season three on Instagram.
“Here. We. Go. X, SJ,” she captioned the shot.
The Season 3 table also introduced fans to a new addition to the cast – Rosie O’Donnell!
Also the actress and comedian shared an Instagram post from her script and reveals that she will be playing a character named “Mary.”
In the course of this confusing season two finale – where Carrie Bradshaw (Parker) and Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) say goodbye 5 years and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) makes a triumphant return to the franchise for a brief cameo – fans are sure to have some questions.
Showrunner and executive producer Michael Patrick King shared the news of the show’s renewal in a statement, saying, “We’re excited to spend more time on the series.” Sex and the City The universe tells new stories about the lives of these likeable and ambitious characters, played by these great actors. And just like that…here comes season 3.”
Here’s everything you should know about Season 3 so far.
PREMIERE DATE
The exact premiere date for season 3 of And just like that is currently unknown, but following the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild go on strike, there was a delay in production. Season 1 aired at the end of 2021 and season 2 started in August 2023, leaving more than a year between the two parts.
Max announced in December in a promotional clip for several of his shows that the show would return in 2025.
In May 2024, Parker shared an image from the first season three spreadsheet that she read aloud on Instagram – although she strategically hid the title of the premiere episode.
“Here. We. Go. X, SJ,” she captioned the mysterious shot.
POUR
Although the cast is currently unknown, it’s safe to assume that Parker, Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes) and Kristin Davis (Charlotte York Goldenblatt) will return for the third season as all three women serve as executive producers on the series. After Aidan made his exit, he seemed to think he would be gone for years, while Carrie joked that it might be sooner – leaving open the possibility of Corbett reappearing in the future.
In February 2024, Nicole Ari Parker spoke to ET about going “back to work” on the show in a few months, confirming her return. And Parker’s May 2024 Table read the Instagram post also tagged Mario Cantone and Sarita Choudhury, which seems to confirm that they will also be returning for the new season.
However, the reboot will also mean the loss of some established characters in season 3. In February 2024 it was reported The Sarah Ramirez would not reprise her role as controversial comedian Ché Diaz after appearing in the first two seasons.
This was also confirmed in March 2024 Karen Pittman would not return as Professor Nya Wallace in Season 3. Nya was a recurring character in Season 1, where she befriended Miranda at Columbia University, before becoming a regular character – and reluctant roommate – in Season 2.
“It was a pleasure to have Karen Pittman play the clever and stunning Professor Nya Wallace in the first two seasons And just like that…” a Max spokesperson told ET in a statement. “Just as we thoroughly enjoyed working with this dynamic actress, so did others.” Due to her involvement with two other streamer series, it has become apparent that it is not possible to film three shows at the same time.
“Due to production realities, we are disappointed to announce that scheduling conflicts will not allow us to continue with this character as part of the third season And just like that…“Karen and Nya will be missed and their Max family and fans will all be cheering them on in their other endeavors.”
However, the first table read experience of season three also introduced fans to a new addition to the cast – Rosie O’Donnell!
Also the actress and comedian shared an Instagram post from her script and reveals that she will be playing a character named “Mary.” (Coincidentally, she also revealed the title of the premiere episode – “Outlook Good.”)
WILL SAMANTHA RETURN?
Although Cattrall appeared in person for the second season finale, the actress didn’t seem open to future cameo appearances in conversation with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on Today Show in June 2023.
“I don’t think I’ll ever say goodbye to Samantha,” she said. “She’s like a lot of other characters I’ve done over the years. I feel very emotionally attached to my characters and protective of them. She has given me so much and I am so grateful to her.”
When asked if she would return for a possible third season, Cattrall replied, “That’s all I’ll do.”
WILL CARRIE AND AIDEN STAY TOGETHER?
Showrunner King discussed the wording of Carrie’s dialogue in the season 2 finale during the broadcast And just like that…The Writers Room Max podcast, specifically pointing out Carrie’s statement, “Well, I might get some time out for good behavior.”
King adds: “You would only say that if you said, ‘It won’t take five years.’ She’s very sweet, but she goes on to say, ‘There will be others.'”
Although the couple’s ultimate fate is unknown, Parker discussed the idea of bringing more of Carrie’s exes back into the franchise when speaking to ET ahead of the season 2 premiere.
“There is not just one district in New York, there are many districts. And there are a lot of interesting people in New York, and especially a lot of interesting men, and I think Carrie is still curious enough to want to know.” What else is out there?
Seasons 1 and 2 of And just like that currently streaming on Max.
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