As season two of HBO Max's Sex and the City spin-off came to an end last year, many viewers had only one question: will there be a season three of And Just Like That...? With season two being met with lukewarm reviews and mixed comments, a lot of fans had assumed that the show wouldn't be given another outing.
However, just days before the season two finale, HBO shared some news. Not only was And Just Like That... being renewed for season three, but the show was clearly far more successful than anyone realised. In fact, far from a flop, it was streaming service Max's number one original show, and their most-watched returning Max Original to date.
In recent weeks, the show's official costume design Instagram has dropped some major hints that And Just Like That... season three is coming our way. The account recently shared that costume talks were taking place for Seema (Sarita Choudhary) as they showed off their glam dressing room, as well as posting a snap of Cynthia Nixon celebrating her birthday while undergoing fittings for Miranda.
The costume fittings come as it was confirmed that filming was already underway and perfectly timed - coming as Cynthia Nixon has wrapped up her run in The Seven Year Disappear play, with Sarah Jessica Parker also finishing up her stint in London's West End Plaza Suite.
Over the weekend, it was confirmed that Sarah Jessica Parker had already jetted back to the States to start work on And Just Like That... The star was nominated for Best Actress as the prestigious Olivier awards for her West End debut in Plaza Suite, however failed to appear at the event.
Her reps confirmed to the Daily Mail that And Just Like That... filming schedules were to blame. Revealing that she had already been late to start work on the SATC spin-off, they confirmed that the Oliviers board had been notified beforehand that SJP would be unable to attend.
But while we'll be seeing more of the stylish Carrie Bradshaw and friends again, there are going to be some changes when the show returns - including the absence of two major cast members. Here's everything we know about And Just Like That... season three.
When was And Just Like That... renewed for season 3?
Last August, US streamer Max's head of original content Sarah Aubrey shared the somewhat unexpected news that And Just Like That... will be back for season 3. 'We are delighted to share that since the launch of season two, And Just Like That... ranks as the number one Max Original overall, and is the most-watched returning Max Original to date,' she said.
'As we approach the highly anticipated season finale, we raise our cosmos to Michael Patrick King and his magnificent team of writers, producers, cast and crew who continue to charm us, 25 years later, with dynamic friendships and engaging stories. We cannot wait for audiences to see where season three will take our favourite New Yorkers.'
Will Che Diaz be in And Just Like That... season 3?
One person who won't be making a comeback for And Just Like That... is one of the show's most controversial character: Che Diaz (Sara Ramírez). The non-binary comedian, who first appears as Miranda Hobbes' (Cynthia Nixon) love interest, was widely mocked by viewers during their two series on the show. Ramirez first hinted at their exit in January, when they referred to Che as 'performative' in an Instagram post.
In March, a Variety report confirmed that Che Diaz would not be coming back for a third season of And Just Like That...
Sources claimed that the character's time on the show had come to a natural end now that Che and Miranda were no longer in a relationship.
Has Nya actress Karen Pittman left And Just Like That?
In March 2024, And Just Like That... fans were dealt another blow with the news that Karen Pittman, known for her work on The Morning Show, would not be returning as Miranda's friend Nya Wallace either.
A Max spokesperson told Variety, 'It has been a joy to have Karen Pittman play the smart and stunning Professor Nya Wallace on the first two seasons of And Just Like That. As we have thoroughly enjoyed working with this dynamic actress, so too have others. Due to her commitments to two other streamer series, it has become apparent that filming three shows at once isn’t possible.'
What do we know about And Just Like That season 3?
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More importantly, showrunner Michael Patrick King previously told The Hollywood Reporter that there is possibility for further storylines with the cast. He said, 'From a fan point of view, it remains to be seen what people will think about this season. From a writing point of view, I’m really happy with what we did with all of the characters. And I think that the actors have so much dimension and so much talent that I wouldn’t think that that would dry up. And there is enough in the play now that we could do some good stories if it happened.'
What can we say. When the showrunner feels there's more scope for the show, the people will get what they want..
What might happen in And Just Like That season 3?
The storyline on everyone's lips for season three will be Carrie and Aidan's reunion. The season two finale left us on tenterhooks when Aidan backed out of moving to New York at the last minute so he could be closer to his son. Either way, it's safe to assume Aidan will be back for season three.
Plus, we could see more of Miranda's relationship with the English lawyer she met in the penultimate episode as her career continues to reach new heights. We've also got Charlotte's return to work, Lisa's post-miscarriage confusion, Seema falling in love for the first time and Steve's new cafe on Coney Island. Let's just say, there are a lot of storylines left to explore.
Will Kim Cattrall return for And Just Like That season 3?
With Kim making a surprise return for And Just Like That... season two, fans questioned whether Samantha Jones could be a permanent fixture on the new series. However, Kim – who famously has feuded with Sarah Jessica Parker – shut down this idea. The actor compared her brief return to 'dipping my toe back in time and having a wonderful afternoon', but stressed that this was 'as far as I’m gonna go'.
When will And Just Like That season 3 air?
Filming is said to have started already, with HBO confirming that the show will be coming our way in 2025. When there's a release date, we'll keep you posted.