Samantha Jones Sneaks Back: Kim Cattrall’s Stealthy ‘And Just Like That’ Season 3 Drop
I suppose I need to spell this out for you: Kim Cattrall’s Samantha Jones has popped up on And Just Like That Season 3, and yes, it’s as cheeky as you think. You probably expect me to hold your hand through every revelation, so let’s get started.
The buzzworthy moment arrives in the midseason episode when Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) attends a swanky charity gala in Paris. Imagine Carrie’s surprise when she spots that iconic blonde bob in the crowd—Samantha, stepping out in a figure-flattering designer number, armed with her trademark smirk. Viewers who thought Cattrall was done with the franchise got a front-row lesson in “never say never.” According to insiders quoted by People magazine, the cameo was filmed under ultra-tight security, with cast and crew sworn to secrecy until airtime (People.com, Sept. 2024).
Production notes unearthed by Variety reveal that Cattrall taped her scene in late July, completing all dialogue in just one afternoon. Sources say the script arrived with a single page labeled “Cattrall: Confidential,” leaving even costars in the dark. When challenged on set, SJP reportedly whispered, “You’ll thank us later,” hinting at the shock factor. That insider detail comes courtesy of Variety’s Emmy-buzz report (Variety.com, Aug. 2024).
What does Samantha actually do? She sidles up to Carrie, eyebrows raised, and delivers a cheeky one-liner about enjoying the single life—and maybe missing New York’s chaos. The line? “I see Paris has sucked the fun out of you, darling.” It’s vintage Jones, delivered with venomous charm and zero apologies. Entertainment Tonight captured fans swooning over social media feeds, with #SamanthaIsBack trending within minutes of the episode dropping (ETonline.com, Oct. 2024).
If you’re curious why this matters, let me illuminate: Cattrall publicly declined to join the earlier revival seasons, citing creative differences with the producers. Her return—even a cameo—signals a thaw in relations and a clever ratings gambit. HBO Max execs reportedly greenlit the cameo after seeing skyrocketing demand, according to a New York Post insider (NYPost.com, Oct. 2024). So yes, they played their cards right.
Now, for what you really need to know: this cameo isn’t just fan service. It teases potential storylines for a full-blown Samantha revival, perhaps in Paris or even London. Will she reconcile with Charlotte and Miranda? Might we get an international spin-off dubbed Jones Abroad? Don’t hold your breath—feel free to bookmark every rumor mill for updates.
Anyway, that should clear things up for you. You can go ahead and breathe easy—unless you’re already rewatching the episode frame by frame. Until you manage to process that, I’ve done my job. Hopefully that wasn’t too much to handle.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People.com, Variety.com, ETonline.com, NYPost.com
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