Michael Patrick: Last News

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorTo many fans of “Sex and the City,” Kim Cattrall was the definition of glamorous. So perhaps it’s only fitting that her next TV project will be “Glamorous,” a Netflix series in which Cattrall will be starring as a makeup mogul.“Glamorous,” which had originally been ordered as a pilot at The CW in 2019, tells the story of Marco Mejia (played by actor, singer and YouTuber Miss Benny), a gender non-conforming queer person who goes to work for Cattrall’s cosmetics queen Madolyn Addison.

The And Just Like That creator has said that Samantha Jones will return for the second series. Sex and the City fans thoroughly missed the presence of Kim Cattrall playing the iconic character in the reboot, which was met with mixed reviews. While Samantha wasn't there as the ladies reunited on screen, her presence was felt as Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, frequently texted her pal.

Sex and the City just won’t let go of Samantha Jones!

Sex And The City spin-off And Just Like That has teased a return for Kim Cattrall’s character, Samantha Jones, in the show’s forthcoming second season.Jones, a publicist and close friend of Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw, was played by Cattrall in the original series which ran from 1998 to 2004, as well as reprising the character for the two spin-off films.Although the actress didn’t return for the 2021 sequel series And Just Like That, Samantha is referred to in several scenes and in text message conversations – a move Cattrall described as “odd”.In the opening scene, Cattrall’s absence is explained in an offscreen subplot whereby Samantha no longer speaks to her friends Carrie (Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristen Davis) after moving to London.Now, speaking to Variety in an interview published Tuesday (June 7), showrunner Michael Patrick King said “yes” when asked if Samantha will “still be texting” in season 2 – although he did not specify whether that meant an appearance from Cattrall herself.“It’s all so new right now,” he explained. “One of my big rules is don’t tell things until they’re real.

! Showrunner Michael Patrick King told that the character's phone communication from season one will reappear in the second season of his reboot. King and his writers relied on texting to keep Kim Cattrall's character after she did not return to the show. The strategy was hailed as an innovative approach to a difficult situation, and though the writers only recently began work on the second season, Samantha’s texts were one of the few details King would confirm unequivocally. Cattrall walked the red carpet at Variety's 2022 Power of Women event last month, where she spoke with ET and shared a message for fans who were disappointed that she wouldn't be returning. «I think the character of Samantha was awakened 25 years ago and she will live forever,» Cattrall reflected.

Fans of Kim Cattrall's Sex And The City character Samantha got some welcome news on Tuesday when And Just Like That... showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed the character would still have a presence in season two of the continuation series.King, 67, shared with Varietythat the character will still keep up her conversations with Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) — but only via text message.Fans shouldn't expect to see Samantha — played by Kim Cattrall, 65 — in the flesh, as the actress has been open about not wanting to return to the series amid her ongoing feud with Parker, 57.

Keep your phone notifications on, Samantha’s texts will return to “And Just Like That!” Showrunner Michael Patrick King told Variety that the character’s phone communication from season one will reappear in the second season of his “Sex and the City” reboot.

And Just Like That Season 2 is coming.

! Showrunner Michael Patrick King told that the character's phone communication from season one will reappear in the second season of his reboot. King and his writers relied on texting to keep Kim Cattrall's character after she did not return to the show. The strategy was hailed as an innovative approach to a difficult situation, and though the writers only recently began work on the second season, Samantha’s texts were one of the few details King would confirm unequivocally. Cattrall walked the red carpet at Variety's 2022 Power of Women event last month, where she spoke with ET and shared a message for fans who were disappointed that she wouldn't be returning. «I think the character of Samantha was awakened 25 years ago and she will live forever,» Cattrall reflected.

Kate Aurthur editorA key question about Season 2 of “And Just Like That”: Will Carrie and Samantha still be texting?“Yes!” answered a gleeful Michael Patrick King, the showrunner of the HBO Max series.King and his writers’ room have only recently embarked on working on the second season of the “Sex and the City” revival. During an interview at his office on the Warner Bros. lot, though he was hesitant to share much about Season 2, King was happy to answer that question definitively.

Kate Aurthur editor“If I may get a little graphic, the minute the fingering in the kitchen happens, people didn’t know what was coming next,” says Michael Patrick King.Indeed! King — the longtime “Sex and the City” executive producer, who runs “And Just Like That” for HBO Max — thinks the show’s fifth episode was a turning point for viewers on the matter of Che Diaz (Sara Ramírez), who became a divisive presence among the show’s fandom. During that episode, titled “Tragically Hip,” Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) gets hip surgery, and has to rely on her friends to take care of her during her recovery.

Her iconic character Miranda changed up her life on And Just Like That... by ditching her husband Steve and dating the nonbinary comedian Che Diaz.And Cynthia Nixon revealed to Varietyin an interview for its Pride issue that she thinks Miranda was coded as 'queer' even going back to the original Sex And The City series, which ran on HBO from 1998 to 2004.Although the 56-year-old star acknowledge the series didn't have much representation for gay women, she thought Miranda was a 'stand-in' for them thanks to what she saw as 'lesbianic qualities.' Old news: Cynthia Nixon, 56, shared with Variety in an interview published Wednesday that she though her Sex And The City character Miranda had always been queer, even before she came out on And Just Like That; seen May 24 in NYCNixon suggested there were hints that Miranda was queer back in the first series.'Even though she was only really interested in men, I think that Miranda had many other queer and frankly, lesbianic qualities about her,' she opined.

Nearly 11 years after Sex and the City concluded, viewers saw a change in Miranda Hobbes when she planned to split from her longtime husband, Steve Brady, to pursue something new with Che Diaz — though actress Cynthia Nixon asserts that it’s hardly a new character development.

Variety to kick off month, actor Sara Ramírez, who plays Che Diaz on HBO Max's revival promised an even more “robust” storyline for the controversial character in the new season. Ramírez, like their character Che Diaz, identifies as nonbinary.“One of my burning passions about season 2 is Che,” And Just Like That… showrunner Michael Patrick King told . “I want to show the dimension of Che that people didn’t see, for whatever reason—because they were blinded, out of fear or terror.

Yes, Sara Ramirez is very aware of the divided reaction to Che Diaz.

Kate Aurthur editorWhen “And Just Like That” showrunner Michael Patrick King approached Cynthia Nixon to discuss what her character Miranda Hobbes’ trajectory would be in HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” revival, he asked her whether she wanted Miranda to be queer. After all, Nixon herself came out in 2004, and has been married to Christine Marinoni since 2012.“I was like, ‘Sure, why not!'” Nixon recalled saying.

And Just Like That …,” HBO Max’s successful revival of “Sex and the City,” Che Diaz became the most visible (and often most ridiculed) queer character on TV. We’ll get to why in a second.

Not looking back. Kim Cattrall has never doubted her decision to leave her iconic Sex and the City character behind.

She was famously left out of the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That following a very public feud with lead star Sarah Jessica Parker, and after refusing to appear in a third movie.But that didn't stopKim Cattrallfrom having an impromptu SATC reunion on Thursday night, with original seriescreator Darren Star, costume designer Patricia Field and author Candace Bushnell.The foursome - who were not part of the rebooted show helmed by Michael Patrick King - ran into each other atVariety's 2022 Power of Women ceremony in Los Angeles.Looking thrilled to be reunited, Cattrall, 65, posed up with Field, 80 and Bushell, 63, at the red carpet event, close behindStar, 60. Reunion:Variety's 2022 Power of Women ceremony quickly turned into an impromptu Sex and the City reunion with Kim Cattrall, creator Darren Star, costume designer Patricia Field and author Candace BushnellIt even looked as though Cattrall and Field had arrived together at the annual event, held at The Glasshouse in New York City, without their former colleagues Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis.Cattrall stepped out with a black suit with a cream-colored top with a plunging neckline for her red carpet look.Her blonde locks flowed down past her shoulders with a black suit coat and black pants for the event.She completed her look with grey pumps as she posed with her former Sex and the City alums.

Samantha speaks! Kim Cattrall is opening up about her lasting legacy on Sex and the City — and her absence from the And Just Like That reboot.

Sasha Urban editorDirector Sam Gold’s Broadway production of “Macbeth,” which stars Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, was already a tall order for its cast, who had only four weeks of rehearsal before previews began. It was made more difficult by multiple COVID cases, including Craig’s, that caused the production to close for 11 days earlier this month.