ATTENTION: The following narrative reveals plot points from the first episode of Season 3 of “And Just Like That,” currently available for streaming on Max. Proceed with caution if you prefer to watch without prior knowledge.
Carrie Bradshaw’s return comes with — what else? — complications.
In the third season of “And Just Like That,” the follow-up show to “Sex and the City,” Carrie (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) finds herself drawn back into a relationship with Aidan (John Corbett), despite their agreement at the end of Season 2 that they would stay apart for five years, allowing Aidan to focus on his family in Virginia. The season opener depicts Carrie sending Aidan a thoughtful postcard, but it also reveals numerous failed attempts at phone sex as the pair grapple with their feelings for each other. Feeling increasingly distant from Aidan, Carrie ends the episode by revealing a new aspect of her character: She’s sitting at her computer, writing not a newspaper article, but a fictional work, about an undefined woman trying to navigate her life.
As a passionate film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to delve into the richness of my role alongside Corbett’s Aidan in our ongoing series. In between my promotional duties, I find myself immersed in numerous books each day, serving as a judge for the U.K.’s Booker Prize. Recently, I had the pleasure of discussing with EbMaster the joy I experience reprising this character, Carrie’s evolution as a writer, and her journey over the past 27 years since “Sex and the City” debuted, as she continues to discover herself.
I found the decision to re-integrate Aidan into the show, after Carrie and he had decided to take a five-year break, really interesting. What did it feel like to play?
The choice – the sabbatical – was made with a mutual agreement to uphold it. I believe Carrie truly comprehended the sentiments behind Aidan’s need to be a parent at home, and it indeed seems logical. Furthermore, their approach towards this sabbatical was principled. However, the challenge of resisting the allure of being together again, having reconnected, is an entirely different beast. There’s something significant about it – it’s challenging not to seek that connection with someone you feel such profound affection for.
It was interesting watching Anthony and Carrie argue about the relationship at the ballet; I imagine some potential viewers hearing his critiques of the back-and-forth nature of how she’s handling Aidan and thinking, “He speaks for me.” Clearly showrunner Michael Patrick King is aware of audience expectations. And yet the relationship’s complications are what make it intriguing.
The writing beautifully captured the playful and cheerful spirit that Aidan adds to Carrie’s life, yet it was also grounded in maturity and substance, providing a sense of gravity. Then there’s Corbett, who simply brings a delightful charm to the story.
One thing we love about Carrie is that she’s a true romantic, but that also means she’s yet to land on her happily-ever-after — it’s always about the journey. Will she ever find that happy ending, or is it about the constant pursuit?
It’s plausible she might struggle to find someone who serves as her final destination. However, I want to clarify that this isn’t about someone who enjoys the chase more than the catch, to put it bluntly. Instead, it’s more about the thrill of discovery for her. One of our former supervisors at HBO used to say that the destination is always home, and I genuinely believe in that. Carrie seems to be searching for a sense of belonging or ‘home’, which can sometimes prove elusive. Even though she’s an intelligent and evolved individual who often makes questionable decisions, she still understands what this means.
Given your love of reading, I was wondering whether there was something special about Carrie’s writing having shifted to this nascent novel she’s working on.
I found this concept incredibly appealing for multiple different reasons. Michael skillfully crafted the narrative of this character’s story. Carrie perceives it as distinct and finds it challenging to evoke this person, yet the chapters that flow effortlessly for her seem to mirror aspects of her own life unwittingly.
I hope you’re enjoying being a Booker Prize judge.
Oh my God, someday I’ll talk to you about it. It’s pretty amazing.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
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