Kim Cattrall to return as Samantha Jones in "And Just Like That..." Season 2
In an unexpected turn of events, actress Kim Cattrall is set to reprise her iconic role as Samantha Jones in the finale of And Just Like That season 2, the spinoff series of Sex and the City. After publicly announcing her departure from the franchise in 2016, Cattrall's return as Samantha comes as a pleasant surprise for fans.
Cattrall's appearance as Samantha will be brief, as she will only feature in one scene. The scene was shot in New York City on March 22, with Cattrall not interacting with the show's stars, including Sarah Jessica Parker, or showrunner Michael Patrick King. The scene will portray a phone conversation between Samantha, who has relocated to London, and Parker's character, Carrie Bradshaw.
The news of Cattrall's return has generated excitement among Sex and the City fans, who have eagerly awaited any glimpse of the beloved character. Cattrall's decision to step away from Samantha and the show’s reboot was initially due to a public fallout with Parker. When the revival series was announced, Cattrall was not approached to reprise her role, and new characters were introduced to fill the void left by Samantha.
During the press tour for the revival series, both Parker and King expressed skepticism about Cattrall returning as Samantha. However, HBO and Max content chairman Casey Bloys approached Cattrall during the production of the second season, leading to her decision to accept the offer.
It's important to note that Cattrall's appearance as Samantha in the series will only be as a guest role for now. Nonetheless, the reunion of Samantha in any form will undoubtedly delight fans who have long championed the empowered and glamorous publicist.
In addition to her upcoming role in And Just Like That, Kim Cattrall is currently starring in the Lionsgate film About My Father alongside Robert De Niro. She will also portray a makeup mogul in the Netflix drama Glamorous, set to premiere on June 22.
The highly anticipated second season of And Just Like That is also set to premiere on June 22. However, Cattrall's scene as Samantha will not air until August. Fans will have to wait a little longer to witness the reunion of these beloved characters on screen once again.
