LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kim Cattrall's highly anticipated return as Samantha Jones in the 'Sex and the City' reboot has generated significant buzz among fans. However, insiders claim that her comeback has caused unease for Sarah Jessica Parker, who portrays the lead Carrie Bradshaw in 'And Just Like That'.
Sources close to Parker suggest that she has been feeling unsettled as Cattrall is set to make a single, million-dollar appearance in the show, while Parker takes on a more substantial role. Insiders suggest that Parker is anticipating that the audience's response to the highly anticipated reunion will be positive, making the significant investment worthwhile.
Is Sarah Jessica Parker jealous of Kim Cattrall?
According to insiders who spoke to Radar Online, Parker hopes this "expensive gamble pays off and the show gets decent ratings." The source added, "It's very frustrating for Sarah. She's put her heart and soul into this project, and Kim's stolen the show! While Kim takes this bow and counts her bash, Sarah's been busting her butt promoting the show nonstop and fending off questions about Kim's cameo," the source claimed.
Earlier, Parker expressed her disappointment after the details of Samantha Jones' cameo were leaked. She revealed that she was deeply upset. "It’s a big bummer because it would have been so … like fireworks in the middle of it," Parker said. Additionally, she emphasized the importance of keeping the cameo a secret in order to meet the viewers' expectations. They wanted to preserve the element of surprise and ensure that the audience had an optimal viewing experience. "Also, because we want to make sure that expectations are real," the actress added.
'It felt like dipping my toe back in time'
Cattrall, on the other hand, has shared some insights about her return in the 'Sex and the City' reboot. She disclosed that she received a call from the head of HBO offering her the opportunity, and although she had previously expressed her disinterest in being part of the franchise, she admitted that she would probably never fully "say goodbye" to her beloved character. While her participation in the reboot may come as a surprise to some, she remains connected to the role in some capacity and holds affection for the character she portrayed. "It felt like dipping my toe back in time and having a wonderful afternoon, and then a great martini … That's as far as I'll go," she said during an interview.
