'Sex And The City' Officially Revived At HBO Max, Original Cast To Return
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- HBO Max has officially revived "Sex and the City" for a new chapter, titled “And Just Like That”
- The new, 10-episode chapter will see the return of Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon
- The original series premiered in 1998 and ran for six seasons until 2004
One of the most beloved shows in the late '90s and early 2000s, “Sex and the City,” is being officially revived at HBO Max.
The new chapter is titled “And Just Like That” and will see the original cast gracing television screens together once more, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis will be reprising their roles as Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes and Charlotte York, respectively.
However, Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones in the original series, won’t be returning for the “Sex and the City” reboot.
The revival will follow the journey of Charlotte, Carrie and Miranda and how they navigate their lives and friendship in their 50s. It will consist of 10 half-hour episodes.
Parker made the announcement on her official Instagram page and uploaded a short teaser on Sunday. The clip cuts between footage of New York City and a computer screen, on which phrases like “And just like that…” and “The story continues” are typed out. The words are typed out alongside Parker’s voiceover.
“I couldn’t help but wonder… where are they now?” Parker captioned the video.
Talking about the “Sex and the City” revival, Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at HBO Max, said that she is really excited to bring back a show that she “grew up” with and can’t wait to see how the characters have evolved in the upcoming chapter.
“I grew up with these characters, and I can’t wait to see how their story has evolved in this new chapter, with the honesty, poignancy, humor, and the beloved city that has always defined them,” THR quoted Aubrey as saying.
“Sex and the City” was considered to be one of the most acclaimed comedy series of the 2000s, garnering a lot of nominations at the Primetime Emmys and Golden Globes. The series, based on Candace Bushnell’s book of the same name, started on HBO in 1998 and ran for six seasons until 2004.
During its original run, the show won seven Emmys and eight Golden Globes, including outstanding comedy Series at both ceremonies. Parker won four Golden Globes and one Primetime Emmy for her performance, while Nixon also has one Golden Globe to her name.
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