Sarah Jessica Parker Teases ‘Big Swings’ and ‘New Men’ in ‘And Just Like That’ Season 3, Calls Booker Prize Jury Appointment the ‘Honor of a Lifetime’

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Leo Barraclough International Features Editor In an on-stage talk Wednesday at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Sarah Jessica Parker teased Season 3 of “And Just Like That” and her recent appointment to the judging panel of the prestigious U.K.

literary award, the Booker Prize. In a wide-ranging discussion, Parker talked about her extensive acting career that began when she was only 8 years old and how she has ventured into film and TV producing, and entrepreneurship in the fields of book publishing, fashion and perfumes.

The “Sex and the City” franchise had a major impact around the world including an entire generation of women in Saudi Arabia, which was highlighted during the session.

Parker talked about how the show had revolutionized the American TV landscape, since until then much of television was focused on sports and movies and had less space for female voices and more intimate types of conversation. “It was the female audience, what we called the gang of 10 million, that made the show possible,” Parker said. “We took the audience on a singular adventure and I have been so privileged to portray a character over a long period of her life that already spans around 25 years.” Speaking about the third season of “Sex and the City” spinoff “And Just Like That,” which is set to premiere next year, Parker said it was a seven-month shoot with “crazy long hours.” “It feels really big, really robust and exciting.