Here s why Sex and the City revival will not feature Kim Cattrall s character ANI | Updated: Feb 11, 2021 21:06 IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): While fans are waiting with bated breath for the upcoming HBO Max Sex and the City revival, they can t help but wonder how the fictional character Samantha Jones absence might be dealt with in the forthcoming show.
As per E! News, during an interview published on Wednesday, HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys hinted to TV Line about how the streaming platform s upcoming 10-episode series might explain the missing character played by Kim Cattrall in the original series.
Sex and the City revival will include COVID-19 as part of storyline ANI | Updated: Jan 31, 2021 13:34 IST
Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): American actor Sarah Jessica Parker is teasing new details about the upcoming HBO Max Sex and the City revival, sharing that COVID-19 will be a part of the storyline.
While specific plotlines for each of the characters in the HBO Maxrevival titled And Just Like That have been kept under wraps, Parker confirmed that the limited series will incorporate the COVID-19 pandemic, reported Variety.
Speaking to Vanity Fair Friday, the actor said that she is eagerly awaiting scripts from showrunner Michael Patrick King, who is leading an all-female writers room.
Report: Caitlyn Jenner to Join Sex and the City Revival as Kim Cattrall Is Not Returning
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The report arrives a week after Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed that a revival of the fan-favorite show was in the works, featuring her, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. Jan 18, 2021
And Just Like That. , it seems like there will be one new face joining
Caitlyn Jenner is in talks to join the reboot in a cameo role.
The Mirror reported that the bosses of the HBO show wanted the transgender icon on the new show to make it more diverse following the criticism that the original series and films were inclusive. Caitlyn has been a media fixture in one way or another for going on 50 years. She s really perfect for an appearance, a source told the outlet.
Since it s been confirmed that a
Sex and the City revival is in the works at HBO Max, rumors regarding the show s casting and plot lines have been swirling.
It s already been revealed that Kim Cattrall, famous for her portrayal of Samantha Jones, won t be returning, despite appearing in the original series from 1998 to 2004, and in both
Sex and the City movies (2008, 2010). However, one former star is ready to reprise her role, should there be a place for her in the revival.
In a new interview with
Entertainment Tonight, Jennifer Hudson, who played Carrie Bradshaw s assistant in the first
Sex and the City movie, expressed her interest in returning to the role. When the interviewer asked if Louise from St. Louis might be back, Hudson replied, I hope so! That would be cool. I’m down.
Jennifer Coolidge Rules Out Any Possibility of Replacing Kim Cattrall in Sex and the City Reboot
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The Legally Blonde actress has responded to fans calls to have her take over the role of Samantha Jones in the upcoming limited TV series And Just Like That… Jan 16, 2021
Kim Cattrall s replacement in the upcoming
Legally Blonde star would be an ideal candidate to tackle the character.
However, Coolidge has no interest in taking over the role made famous by Cattrall and would rather the part isn t re-cast.
During an appearance on U.S. talk show
See also. But I have to say I am such a Kim Cattrall fan, and I don t see anyone being able to replace her in that part. It was just the perfect (portrayal). I don t think you can replace her.