Cynthia Nixon Expresses Disappointment Over Premature Leak of Kim Cattrall’s Role in “And Just Like That”
Cynthia Nixon, one of the stars of the hit series “And Just Like That,” has expressed her disappointment regarding the premature leak of Kim Cattrall’s surprise cameo appearance in the show’s second series.
Nixon, along with Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis, reprised their iconic roles from “Sex And The City” in this spin-off series. In the storyline, Cattrall’s character, Samantha Jones, was explained to have moved to London without prior notice.
Later reports revealed that Cattrall would make a brief return in the series two finale, engaging in a phone conversation with Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw.
Speaking to The Times style magazine, Nixon voiced her concern that Cattrall’s appearance might not live up to the hype. She stated, “We were extremely disappointed that news of Kim’s upcoming appearance was leaked. We had hoped it would remain a secret until the episode aired, serving as a delightful surprise for the viewers. I worry that, due to all the buildup, people will question what the fuss was about. It’s important to note that her cameo is very brief and small in nature.”
Rumors of a real-life feud between Cattrall and Parker have persisted for years, leading some to believe that this influenced Cattrall’s departure from the franchise.
In the first season of “And Just Like That,” Carrie reached out to Samantha via text message, and in the finale, they made plans to reconcile their differences and meet in person.
Cattrall portrayed the PR executive Samantha for six series of “Sex And The City,” which aired from 1998 to 2004. She also appeared in two feature films released in 2008 and 2010. Her portrayal of the character earned her a devoted fan base due to Samantha’s sex-positive attitude and ambitious nature. Cattrall chose to step away from the role when she was dissatisfied with the script for a third film.
Nixon, on the other hand, holds a more optimistic view regarding the revival of the show after more than a decade. She expressed, “At 57, I believe the fifties, encompassing perimenopause and post-menopause, should be a truly remarkable phase in a woman’s life. It shares certain similarities with adolescence, where you can rediscover yourself and ask, ‘Who am I? What do I want to become?’ There is an opportunity to reflect on your life and make necessary changes or establish personal boundaries.”
