Sex and the Cityis back — and a handful of new characters are coming along for the ride.
Asthe seriesgets us up-to-date with where they are now — including how they’ve allfallen out of touch with the original series' fourth, Kim Cattrall’s Samantha Jones— we areintroduced to four new charactersalong the way.
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“Everyone atAnd Just Like That…is thrilled to have these amazing and vibrant actors join theSex and the Cityfamily,” executive producer Michael Patrick King previously said about the new stars. “Each of them will add their unique spark and big heart to these new characters and the stories we are about to tell.”
The new cast also comes from a conscious effort from theSATCteam to create a story that is reflective of “the way New York looks today.”
Bloys added, “[Parker and King] didn’t want to tell a story with all-white writers or an all-white cast [because] it’s not reflective of New York. So they are being very, very conscious about understanding that New York has to reflect the way New York looks today.”
As you dive into the new series, learn more about the new characters ahead.
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Karen Pittman as Dr. Nya Wallace
HerePittman plays Dr. Nya Wallace, a professor at Columbia Law School. Though Pittman notes that her character “crosses paths” with Carrie and Charlotte throughout the season, she mostly interacts with Miranda in the first two episodes as she teaches Miranda’s law class.
They have an awkward first encounter as Miranda puts her foot in her mouth during her first class, thoughPittman told theNew York Postthat the two eventually become good friends as the series progresses.
“Nya really loves her life,” Pittman said. “She does encounter some obstacles … Miranda helps her work those things out. She goes through just normal everyday things that women navigate through as they realize themselves in the world. Part of what we start out knowing from the start [of the show] is that relationships change over time.”
Sara Ramírez as Che Diaz
Ramírez, 46, has starred in a handful of Broadway shows, but is best-known forplaying Dr. Callie Torres onGrey’s Anatomyand Kat Sandoval onMadam Secretary.
On the new series,Ramírez plays Che Diaz, a non-binary, queer stand-up comedian who appears on a podcast with Carrie. In the first two episodes, we get a better glimpse oftheir dynamic as coworkers and friends. After a conversation on the podcast leaves Carrie feeling timid, Che pushes Carrie to open up more and get out of her comfort zone.
“They are a very dynamic, funny character that comes in and sort of challenges other characters' internalized oppression,” Ramírez told theNew York Postabout their character. “They are a character who unapologetically speaks their truth.”
Sarita Choudhury as Seema Patel
OnAnd Just Like That…, Choudhury plays Seema, a real estate broker in the city. Unlike the rest of the new characters, Seema doesn’t appear in the first two episodes, but we do have a few additional details about her character.
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“She’s a fancy lady — high powered, wears very expensive clothes, has a very strong New York but maybe European flair,” Choudhury told theNew York Post. “She’s opinionated and is very current as well. She’s on all the apps and has no problem with dating sites. She navigates the world at ease. Seema speaks her mind — so even if there is a contentious moment, it’s revolved in five minutes.”
Choudhury added that she looked at actresses like Katharine Hepburn and “early Sigourney Weaver” for inspiration on “how Seema carries herself.”
“Initially, you see her in her job. And as you move along, you get to see a little bit of her personal life,” Choudhury continued. “Seema is a very private person, but loud on the outside. And you start seeing that private side toward the end [of the season].”
And Just Like That …is streaming on HBO Max now.
source: people.com
