Kyle MacLachlan Explains Why He Passed on ‘And Just Like That’ Reprisal
Brace yourselves—I have to spill the tea on Kyle MacLachlan giving ‘And Just Like That’ the cold shoulder when producers begged him to slip back into Trey MacDougal’s Manolo Blahniks. In a freshly brewed chat with People Magazine, Kyle admitted that juggling his wildly packed schedule and wanting to protect the integrity of his beloved character led him to wave goodbye to any reboot reunion.
I am SHAKING just recounting this! According to Variety, when showrunner Michael Patrick King reached out, Kyle was honored but honest: Trey’s storyline didn’t align with where he’s at these days. He told People, “I cherish the original series, but stepping back into that world didn’t feel genuine right now.” Cue me screaming, “But we missed Trey’s fashion police commentary!”
Sources from Deadline note that Kyle’s calendar was jam-packed with indie film shoots and a top-secret streaming project, making the timing practically impossible. Side note: why do all our faves have to be so busy? Anyway, the actor explained to People that he didn’t want to drop into the show as “just a cameo,” risking a half-baked storyline. He respects Sarah Jessica Parker and the cast too much to show up without a fully cooked narrative arc. Can we get a standing ovation for that kind of integrity?
Rumor has it (per Variety and The Hollywood Reporter) that producers toyed with a brief flashback or voice-over cameo to keep Trey’s spirit alive, but Kyle politely declined. He apparently feared that a token appearance would feel disjointed next to Kristen Davis and Cynthia Nixon’s evolving on-screen sisterhood. Honestly, I stan that level of thoughtfulness.
And yes, I’ve got feelings swirling like whipped cream atop a latte. Fans on social media have been clamoring for Trey’s hot-button opinions on modern romance and Instagram-obsessed New York life. But Kyle’s decision proves he’s playing the long game: he’d rather leave Trey MacDougal enshrined in our hearts than risk a hollow revival.
So what’s next? Word is that ‘And Just Like That’ is tweaking scripts to deepen Aidan’s storyline and invite fresh faces, according to Variety. Meanwhile, Kyle’s off conquering new roles and living his best creative life. I’m mentally drafting a fan petition to bring Trey back one day—but until then, we’ll sip our cosmos and wait.
Phew! My heart can barely take it. I swear, I could talk about this all day. Or at least until my next double espresso!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter
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