BԪַSex and the CityBԪַ fans are buzzing on social media about Canadian-raised actress Kim Cattrall after she was noticeably absent from a new trailer for an upcoming revival of the series.
Cattrall, who co-starred as public relations veteran Samantha Jones on the original show and in two films, is also absent from a press release for the showBԪַs BԪַnew chapter.BԪַ
However, original stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis are all set to be in the HBO Max original series BԪַAnd Just Like ThatBԪַBԪַ from executive producer Michael Patrick King.
Parker, Davis and Nixon BԪַ who play Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda, respectively BԪַ will also executive produce the show, which will be available on Crave in Canada.
Cattrall, who was born in Liverpool, England and grew up in British Columbia, has repeatedly said that she is done with the show, which is set in New York and ran for six seasons starting in 1998.
And in an Instagram post about the revival, Parker says Samantha BԪַisnBԪַt part of this story.BԪַ
BԪַBut she will always be part of us. No matter where are or what we do,BԪַ Parker added, responding to a comment on SundayBԪַs post on her official account.
There have also been long-reported tensions between Cattrall and Parker.
Both have downplayed those rumours over the years but in 2018, Cattrall lashed out at Parker on Instagram. The post came after the death of CattrallBԪַs brother in rural Alberta, when the actress criticized Parker for BԪַreaching out.BԪַ
BԪַI donBԪַt need your love and support at this tragic time ,BԪַ Cattrall wrote.
BԪַLet me make this VERY clear. (If I havenBԪַt already.) You are not my family. You are not my friend.BԪַ
However, Parker seemed to dispute reports of a feud on her Instagram post on Sunday.
BԪַNo. I donBԪַt dislike her. IBԪַve never said that. Never would,BԪַ she wrote in response to a comment.
A request for comment from HBO about CattrallBԪַs absence from the new series was not immediately returned Monday.
BԪַAnd Just Like ThatBԪַBԪַ is based on the BԪַSex and the CityBԪַ book by Candice Bushnell and the original TV series created by Darren Star.
The 10-episode, half-hour series will follow Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte as they explore New York life in their 50s. Production is set to begin in New York in late spring.
Also absent from the trailer and press release for the new series is Chris Noth, who played CarrieBԪַs love interest, Mr. Big. Responding to an Instagram comment asking whether he will be on the new incarnation, Parker wrote: BԪַWait and see.BԪַ
Victoria Ahearn, The Canadian Press
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