Rosie O’Donnell has made her first appearance on the set of the HBO Max series And Just Like That since announcing her casting in May. She was spotted filming a scene in Times Square with Cynthia Nixon, who plays Miranda Hobbes. O’Donnell will be portraying a character named Mary in season 3 of the Sex and the City spinoff, alongside Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristin Davis. In the scene, O’Donnell sported a Wicked musical T-shirt and fannypack while Nixon wore an emerald green dress and purple wedges. It has not been disclosed what role Mary will play in the storyline, but Nixon hinted at a new arc for her character following the conclusion of her affair with the character Che Diaz, played by Sara Ramírez, who will not be returning to the show.
While Parker, who plays Carrie Bradshaw, has also been photographed filming for And Just Like That, the only original cast member who did not join the show was Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones. Cattrall later made a brief cameo in the season 2 finale, where she spoke to Parker’s Carrie over the phone from the backseat of a car. The show explained that Carrie and Samantha had a falling out after Carrie no longer required Samantha’s publicity services. Cattrall expressed her emotional attachment and gratitude towards the character of Samantha, stating that she does not believe she will ever truly say goodbye to her, as she is protective and attached to her roles. Character such as Samantha have given her so much throughout the years, Cattrall noted.
O’Donnell teased her role as Mary in a post on Instagram, mentioning the show and HBO. Parker, Nixon, and Davis have been involved in filming, with Parker being seen in a sparkly, teal blue dress in a scene on the cobble-stoned streets of NYC. Davis has also filmed scenes with Nicole Ari Parker, who portrays Lisa Todd Wexley. While the departure of Ramírez’s character created a shift in the storyline, it remains to be seen how O’Donnell’s character will impact Miranda’s new arc and potential romantic relationships. Fans will have to wait and see how Mary fits into the narrative as the new season unfolds.
Nixon discussed the departure of Ramírez from the show, acknowledging the impact of the character Che and the completion of their arc within the series. Show creator Michael Patrick King was reportedly part of the decision to move on from Che’s storyline, which had brought a significant element of controversy and interest to the show. As the new season progresses, viewers will learn more about how Miranda’s story develops and whether her interactions with characters like Mary will lead to new romantic entanglements. The absence of Ramírez’s character will undoubtedly create shifts in dynamics and possibilities for the main characters as they navigate new relationships and challenges.
Overall, the upcoming season of And Just Like That promises to bring new characters and storylines to the forefront, building on the foundation laid by the original Sex and the City series. With the addition of O’Donnell’s character Mary and the departure of Ramírez’s Che, the show is set to explore new dynamics and relationships within the familiar world of the beloved characters portrayed by Nixon, Parker, and Davis. Fans of the original series and newcomers alike can look forward to seeing how these new developments shape the lives and interactions of the core characters as they continue to navigate the ups and downs of life in New York City.
