‘And Just Like That…’ celebrates Season 3 in NYC

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Oh, New York. There’s something special about seeing our city through the lens of film and television — and few series have captured it like “Sex and the City”, its feature films, and now the rebooted look at its iconic characters in “And Just Like That…”

To celebrate, the cast of “And Just Like That…” spent their party budget in the very city where they film — and where the story has always lived. On Wednesday night, the Crane Club played host to the Season Three kickoff party, uniting longtime cast members, newcomers, producers, and guests for an evening that was both a celebration and a statement: the show is evolving.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis were joined by Sarita Choudhury and Nicole Ari Parker to toast the new season — one that continues to explore friendship, identity, and reinvention in midlife. A continuation of “Sex and the City”, the series has never avoided change. But Season Three marks a more deliberate break from nostalgia.

“Even the familiar characters are going through new things,” said showrunner Michael Patrick King. “This season isn’t about returning to something. It’s about who these women are now.”

Inside the party, guests enjoyed “Summer in the City” cocktails, a live performance from Mario Cantone (returning as Anthony), and a packed dance floor thanks to DJ Tokyo Rose. Choudhury and King closed out the night dancing together in a circle — fitting for a show rooted in connection, even as the dynamic shifts.

Of course, not everything is staying the same. Sara Ramirez, who portrayed Che Diaz, will not return. Karen Pittman, who played Columbia Law professor Nya Wallace, also exits due to scheduling conflicts. Stepping in are Rosie O’Donnell, Patti LuPone, and Cheri Oteri — veteran performers signaling a more grounded, character-driven season ahead.

Since the launch of Season Two, “And Just Like That…” has become Max’s most-watched returning original. “It’s the number one Max Original overall,” said Sarah Aubrey, the network’s head of original content. “Audiences are showing up for these characters again.”

But popularity hasn’t stopped the series from confronting real change. The 2021 death of Willie Garson, who played fan favorite Stanford Blatch, marked the close of one era. Kim Cattrall’s absence continues to hover. Still, the show presses forward — offering an honest portrayal of aging, shifting relationships, and adult reinvention.

Cast members spotted at the Crane Club included Cathy Ang, Niall Cunningham, Christopher Jackson, Sebastiano Pigazzi, Alexa Swinton, Armin Amiri, Alexander Bello, Pat Bowie, Deborah S. Craig, Spike Einbinder, Julie Halston, Paulo Hernandez-Farella, Elijah Jacob, Bonnie Jean Milligan, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Mariah Strongin, Katerina Tannenbaum, and Daphne Zelle.

Executive producers Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky, Susan Fales-Hill, and John Melfi were also in attendance, mingling with designer Prabal Gurung, producer Debra Martin Chase, writer Evan Ross Katz, and actors Matthew Broderick, Sherri Shepherd, and Nicky Hilton.

With production wrapped and the May 29 premiere locked in, Season Three promises new storylines and deeper questions. Carrie is writing again. Miranda and Charlotte are rethinking their lives. And for the first time, the city itself might no longer be the main character –– age might be.

“And Just Like That…” isn’t trying to be what it was. It’s trying to be honest about what it is.

Season Three premieres May 29, 2025, on Max. New episodes will stream on Thursdays, with the finale airing August 14.