OneSex & the Citycharacter who made a single appearance in the reboot series,And Just Like That…, will be returning for season 3. Led by the same lead cast who popularized the original romantic comedy-drama, the reboot series offers an update on the lives of four best friends: Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Samatha Jones (Kim Cattrall), and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis)11 years after Carrie and Big’s weddingin the 2008 movie,Sex and the City.
While Samantha is still very much still in Carrie’s life, Cattrall is notably absent in the reboot series. The actor has repeatedly expressed that she had no interest in reprising her role, but due to the popularity of the reboot, HBO eventually made a small cameo possible. Cattrall surprised fans with a brief phone call scene inAnd Just Like That…season 2 finale, though her return to season 3 is unlikely. In season 2,Carrie rekindled with a divorced Aidan(John Corbett), and his past unavoidably brought in another character.
Rosemarie DeWitt Returns For And Just Like That… Season 3
And Just Like That… Season 3 Will Feature Familiar & New Faces
Rosemarie DeWitt is set to returnforAndJust Like That…season 3, while Patti LuPone is joining the season as a new cast member. DeWitt joined the cast in season 2 as Aidan’s ex-wife, Kathy, a textile designer who he shares three children with. In season 2, Carrie started seeing Aidan again and asked to meet Kathy, who told her not to write about their children in the book. Meanwhile, the two-time Grammy winner, LuPone appeared on the small screens in 2024 as a Sicilian divination witch inAgatha All Along.
And Just Like That Season 3 Now Has A Huge Decision To Make With Aidan’s Teased Return
And just like that… Aidan is back in the Sex and the City universe, and the AJLT reboot has a huge decision to make about his future with Carrie.
In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, the series' executive producer Michael Patrick King confirmed DeWitt and LuPone’s appearances inAnd Just Like That…season 3. King teased thatLuPone will have “an arc” in the new season, though details about her role remain under wraps. He also shared thatWhat We Do in the Shadows' Kristen Schaal will appearin the new season.
What This Means For And Just Like That… Season 3
There’s Still Hope Between Aidan And Carrie
And Just Like That…season 2 leavesCarrie and Aidan’s relationshipon an ambiguous note, with Aidan choosing to prioritize his family full-time and putting his romantic relationship with Carrie on hold. While Aidan assured Carrie that this wasn’t another breakup, Kathy’s appearance in season 3 confirms thatCarrie and Aidan’s romance arc is still in the mix. Aidan is back in Virginia and will only be “thinking” of Carrie, but how his plan really pans out will be revealed in season 3.
While the main cast is set to return, Sarah Aubrey’s controversial comedian Che Diaz and Karen Pittman’s Columbia Law School professor Nya Wallace won’t be returning. With both of them tied to Miranda’s storyline, it’s uncertain what will happen to Miranda in the new season. LuPone and Schaal joiningAnd Just Like That…season 3 castmeans changes and new opportunities.LuPone’s arc also confirms that her appearance won’t only be a cameo but most likely tied in with one of the three friends.
And Just Like That…
Cast
And Just Like That is a continuation of the beloved franchise Sex and the City, chronicling the experiences of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they transition from the complexities of life and friendships in their 30s to those in their 50s.
