‘And Just Like That…’ Review: The ‘Sex And The City’ Reboot Vastly Improves In Season 2

Kim Cattrall is making her return to the  universe. After previously disavowing , the actress revealed that she has a cameo on the second season of the spinoff series, shocking fans and prompting her co-stars to speak out.Cattrall will reprise her beloved character, Samantha Jones, for the first time since the 2010 film,  The main question on everyone's mind is how showrunner Michael Patrick King convinced her to return, and if she's still embroiled in drama with her former co-star and lead, Sarah Jessica Parker.While the alleged feud came to light just a few years ago, it has fascinated fans ever since and led to her character being written out of the show — although not killed off — when  was picked up in 2021.In light of the unexpected casting news, ET is looking back at the years-long public drama between Cattrall and Parker to examine when things went south, and what both actresses have said about the headline-grabbing drama ever since.When was shooting its final season, Cattrall sat down for a chat on the British talk show,, and vented a bit about the financial elements that led to the show ending after six seasons. Cattrall claimed at the time, «I felt after six years it was time for all of us to participate in the financial windfall of . When they didn’t seem keen on that I thought it was time to move on.»King also claimed, in an interview in August 2018, that tensions ran high between the stars of the show — Cattrall, Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis — from early on in the series.

Kim Cattrall isn't closing the door on Samantha Jones. The 66-year-old staple previously confirmed that she is returning for the season 2 finale of the show's Max reboot,, for a brief cameo as the sex-positive PR expert. In a sneak peek clip of an upcoming interview on , Cattrall also touches on the future of Samantha. «I don't think I'll ever say goodbye to Samantha.

After a rather subdued start to season 3 last week, the spinoff series,, packed more of an emotional punch this week. As Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is asked to narrate the audiobook version of her book about the death of her husband, Mr.

Kim Cattrall made one big demand before agreeing to reprise her role of Samantha Jones. On Wednesday's episode of , the 66-year-old actress revealed what she asked for before signing on for a cameo on .«It's very interesting to get a call from the head of HBO saying, 'What can we do?' I went, 'Hmmm.

Sex and the City fans can relax, Cynthia Nixon is ‘a Miranda’.

Kim Cattrall reprising her role as Samantha in HBO Max’s “And Just Like That” is a “magical treat,” tease showrunner Michael Patrick King.

And Just Like That ). As a refresher, the podcast producer simmered in the background during season one until he and Carrie had one hell of a passionate kiss in the elevator during the last few seconds of the finale. While Carrie had gone on dates with other men following , Franklyn seemed to hold the most promise given that he understands the media world, had earned her trust, and honestly, was as hot as the concrete on a summer's day in New York City. When Glamour spoke to , the actor who plays Franklyn, last May, he told us that the producers wanted the ending to be a surprise. In fact, Hernandez didn't even know until he got the script that he'd be locking lips with .“I was just as surprised as everybody else…but it was such an exciting ending.” he said at the time.

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 premiere of “And Just Like That…”The long-awaited Season 2 of “And Just Like That…” premiered Thursday on Max, and the show gave one of its beloved stars a special reference in his absence.When Willie Garson died unexpectedly in September 2021 following a quiet battle with pancreatic cancer, the “Sex and the City” spinoff reworked the fourth episode to reveal that his character, Stanford Blatch, made an unexpected career move, going oversees to Tokyo to manage a TikTok star.In the new season’s premiere, Stanford and his life in Tokyo were referenced — keeping the character alive in everyone’s hearts.As Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) got her dress altered for the Met Gala, she was complimented on her silk kimono.“Oh, thank you — my friend, Stanford, sent it to me from Japan,” she replied.Garson’s final on-screen appearance in the show was in Season 1 Episode 3. In Episode 4 of the first season, he had an off-screen “appearance” with a written letter to his BFF Carrie, telling her of his departure amid the death of her husband, Mr.

Max.And for anyone who thought that Season 1 of the “Sex and the City” spinoff show was too tame, Season 2 starts with a copious amount of hanky-panky from everyone.  Immediately, it has a montage of all the ladies in the bedroom with their various lovers. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is with Franklyn (Ivan Hernandez), the podcast producer that she shared a smooch with at the end of Season 1.

And Just Like ThatThough the season 2 premiere of started with Elton John and Britney Spears' «Hold Me Closer,» it really would have been more appropriate for episode two considering the A-list guest stars. In the words of Phoebe Buffay, «Hold me closer, Tony Danza!»On Thursday, Max dropped the first two episodes of the spinoff series.And though the start to the sophomore season was rather tame, the second episode did feature two standout guest appearances.Tony Danza was cast as himself playing the father of Ché Diaz (Sara Ramirez) in a pilot of the nonbinary comedian's life.Danza doesn't disappoint with Ché's girlfriend, Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), cracking a Who's the Boss? joke and the actor claiming his fans are referred to as the «Danza-Lions.»Danza insists upon his character being Italian despite Ché's background as Mexican-Irish.«I've come too far to get canceled now!» Danza declares.But Tony's not the only memorable celebrity cameo.

And Just Like ThatThough there was little to no mention of Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) in the season 2 premiere of, another one of Carrie Bradshaw's (Sarah Jessica Parker) missing besties does get a special shout-out.Max released the first two episodes of season 2 of the spinoff series, and in the premiere, Carrie and Co. head to the Met Gala.

And Just Like That we're back! Whether you love it or love to hate watch it, Max's spinoff series,, has returned for a second season after the much-discussed first season in 2021.On Thursday, the streaming service released the first two episodes, and while there was no Big death or traumatic funerals, there were still plenty of gasp-worthy moments — almost entirely centered around Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Ché Diaz's (Sara Ramirez) relationship.The show opened with a sexy montage of all of our favorite characters, old and new, getting it on to the soundtrack of Elton John and Britney Spears' «Hold Me Closer.»Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is hooking up with her podcast producer, Franklyn (Iva Hernandez), Miranda is California dreamin' with Ché while the nonbinary comedian is filming their pilot, Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) is keeping the spark alive with her husband, Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler), as are Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker) and her husband, Herbert Wexley (Chris Jackson). Even serial single realtor Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) has found a special someone.

And Just Like That returns for its second season this month.Created by Michael Patrick King, the series reunites Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York-Goldenblatt for a sequel series to the original Sex And The City.The show’s first season debuted in 2021. It was renewed for a second season on Max in March last year, which will feature the brief return of Kim Cattrall’s Samantha.The second season spans 11 episodes in total, one more than the first.

McKinley Franklin editor New York City will light up pink Wednesday in honor of the 25th anniversary of “Sex and the City” and the upcoming second season of “And Just Like That.” At sunset, several iconic New York City buildings (including the Empire State Building, Javits Center, One Bryant Park, One World Trade Center and Pier 17) will glisten a pink shade to celebrate the series and its offshoot. As such a prominent piece of “Sex and the City,” New York City plays an integral part in the legacy of the show. Max’s followup, “And Just Like That,” was developed and executive produced Michael Patrick King, alongside executive producers John Melfi, Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon. Season 2 of the series debuts with two episodes on Thursday, June 22. 

Before becoming an Oscar-winning mega-star, Bradley Cooper was just another struggling actor in search of role in New York City.

The cat is out of the bag—Kim Cattrall will briefly return as Samantha Jones in Season 2 of Max’s And Just Like That… and the appearance was meant to be a big surprise, according to stars and executive producers Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael Patrick King, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis, who told Deadline they’re very disappointed it was leaked. But now that everybody knows, they also want to temper expectations because the cameo is small but meaningful.

New Yorker profile of Sarah Jessica Parker, 58, the new season will cover topics such as Miranda engaging in pegging, and Carrie and Charlotte discussing “jizz.”These are not topics that come naturally to Parker, as she told the outlet that she’s more prudish than her on-screen alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw. “I could never do any of that stuff in my life,” she said. “It would be immoral.

Sex And The City stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon have recalled a “near-death experience” they had with co-star Kim Cattrall while filming the show.The cast, who reprise their respective roles as Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda Hobbes in the upcoming second season of And Just Like That…, reflected on the “terrible” moment that they lost control of a car while filming season three of the hit series.Speaking on a recent episode of The Writers Room podcast along with Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte York Goldenblat, and writer and director Michael Patrick King, the latter recalled the incident which took place in Los Angeles.During filming of two episodes during season three, Parker was trying to drive a blue Mustang convertible up a hill while co-stars Nixon and Catrall were in the car.The crew had rigged a standard car to park it on the hill, but it began rolling backwards when a brake line broke.“Carrie rented a blue [Mustang] … and they were on a hill, the three of them, Charlotte wasn’t there, and a terrible thing happened,” King said. “Cynthia’s in the back seat, Kim’s in the right, and Sarah Jessica’s behind the wheel.“And the brake line broke and the car took off down the hill backwards, and Sarah Jessica steered it somehow.

fans are understandably thrilled at the return of Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones for season 2 of, showrunner Michael Patrick King is a bit disappointed by one element of the cameo.«I am a little bit upset that you even know about it because I really wanted you to be sitting there watching the show, see Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) look at her phone and all of a sudden seeing Samantha,» King tells ET's Cassie DiLaura during a press day for the second season of the Max series. «But there's a secret.

fans have been waiting for! Earlier this month, it was revealed that Kim Cattrall reprised her role as Samantha Jones in the season 2 finale of the franchise's Max spin-off series, Cattrall previously claimed she would not be returning to play Samantha after years of tension and comments mainly involving the show's star, Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays fashion-forward sex columnist and now-podcast host Carrie Bradshaw.As the cast gears up for the season 2 premiere of on June 22, Parker is opening up about Cattrall returning as Samantha.«I was really excited about the idea,» Parker tells ET's Nischelle Turner of Cattrall making a cameo in, reportedly making a phone call in the scene. «I thought it was a really good idea and I was thrilled that, you know, we could make it happen and that it worked for her and it's just really nice to see.