Summary

• And Just Like That has been renewed for season 3, following the success of its second season and its status as the most-streamed show on HBO Max.
• The release date for And Just Like That season 3 is still unknown, but HBO has confirmed it will be released sometime in 2025.
• The cast for And Just Like That season 3 has not been confirmed, but it is expected that most of the main cast members will return, and there is a possibility that Kim Cattrall could make a return as Samantha.

The second season of Sex and the City revival And Just Like That was a smashing success, and here's all the And Just Like That season 3 news teasing what awaits when Carrie returns. The revival was originally only supposed to be a miniseries before it was renewed for a second season, but the Sex and the City continuation has seemingly become the second leg of the franchise. And Just Like That follows Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) as they navigate life in New York City in their 50s, dealing with grief, complex friendships, sexuality, and gender roles.

From the start, And Just Like That differed from HBO's Sex and the City. Carrie's main love interest Mr. Big (Chris Noth) died in the first episode, and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) never appeared on screen due to Kim Cattrall initially refusing to return. Viewership made up for the less-than-desirable reviews, and AJLT was the most-streamed show on HBO Max at the time. As a result, there's already And Just Like That season 3 news, showing that Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte have many more adventures ahead of them as they navigate life, love, loss, and everything in between.

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Most Recent And Just Like That Season 3 News

Rosie O'Donnell Joins The Cast For Season 3

After several high-profile cast exits, the latest news for And Just Like That season 3 is a major addition to the cast. Comedy icon Rosie O'Donnell has been tapped to appear in the upcoming third season (via The Hollywood Reporter), and she will be playing a character named Mary. Though nothing is known about O'Donnell's role, the LGBTQ+ pioneer will add major starpower to the newest season, especially after the earlier exits. O'Donnell posted about her casting on Instagram, sharing an image of her personal script pages from a recent table read.

And Just Like That Season 3 Is Confirmed

HBO Was Quick To Renew The Revival Series

And Just Like That season 3 is confirmed, as the show was renewed immediately after the And Just Like That season 2 finale in August 2023. While Max generally does not make its viewership public knowledge, And Just Like That's viewership was more than Max could have asked for. As a result, season 3 is on its way.

And Just Like That Season 3 Production Status

Another Long Wait Is In Store

The Hollywood strikes are the most likely culprit for the delay and shows like And Just Like That were unable to proceed during the work stoppage.

Unfortunately for fans of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and the rest, the Sex and the City revival won't be returning to Max until 2025. There was a 16-month gap between the first and second seasons of the series, and it isn't unusual for seasons to take a long time. The Hollywood strikes are the most likely culprit for the delay and shows like And Just Like That were unable to proceed during the work stoppage.

The Hollywood strikes consisted of the WGA strike (May-September 2023) and the SAG-AFTRA strike (July-November 2023) which saw many writers and actors demand fair working conditions and pay.

And Just Like That Season 3 Cast

Who Will Return For Season 3?

Because the main cast all came back for season 2, it can be assumed that Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis will return as Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte respectively. It is unclear if Kim Cattrall will return, but Cattrall's And Just Like That cameo as Samantha was well-received, so it's possible that the actress could return in And Just Like That season 3. The only known change in the cast is the departure of the controversial Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), and Karen Pittman will also not return as Dr. Nya Wallace.

Sara Ramirez's Che Diaz departed season 3 naturally, with her character's storyline concluding logically during And Just Like That season 2.

The presumptive cast of And Just Like That season 3 includes:

How The And Just Like That Season 2 Ending Sets Up Season 3

AJLT Season 2's Cliffhanger Ending Explained

While everything looked great for Carrie in And Just Like That season 2 as she was preparing to move, getting over Mr. Big, and finding herself back in a relationship with Aiden, everything came crashing down in the finale. Aiden revealed to Carrie that he has to stay in Virginia after his 13-year-old son was in a car crash, as he doesn't trust the boy's mother. That turned Carrie's world upside down, as Aiden asked her to wait five whole years for him. While it seems like Carrie agrees to wait, the season ends somewhat ambiguously, giving very few clues about what awaits.

And Just Like That Season 3 Story Details

What Will Happen When AJLT Returns?

The And Just Like That season 3 story isn't confirmed yet, but it could go in several directions. Given that Aiden could be away for five years, the writers might be setting up a season where Carrie is single again. On the other hand, Carrie might actually wait five years for Aiden, and And Just Like That season 3 could follow Carrie as she struggles with the long-term break. Samantha could even return in season 3, as her brief scene seemingly shows that she is in a better place, and the cameo teases a bigger role in season 3.

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  And Just Like That...

  Cast:

  Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson, Evan Handler, Sara Ramirez, Chris Noth, Sarita Choudhury

  Release Date:

  2021-12-09

  Seasons:

  2

  Genres:

  Drama

  Summary:

  In this revival and sequel to HBO's iconic Sex and the City, the show continues to follow the lives and friendships of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda as they transition into life in their 50s.

  Network:

  HBO Max

  Streaming Service(s):

  HBO Max

  Story By:

  michael patrick king

  Writers:

  Michael Patrick King

  Directors:

  Michael Patrick King

  Showrunner:

  Michael Patrick King