Tension in The Hamptons: SJP and Matthew Broderick Amid And Just Like That Criticism
SATC Reboot in Shambles: SJP's Strained Face and Kyle MacLachlan's Scathing Comments Spark Speculation
The once-iconic Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That, is facing a major crisis as viewership plummets and cast members speak out about creative differences. The latest sign of trouble came when Sarah Jessica Parker, 60, was spotted looking strained while grocery shopping with husband Matthew Broderick in the Hamptons.
The usually fashion-forward actress ditched her signature couture for a more low-key look, pairing a white sweater and jeans with flat shoes. But it's not just her wardrobe that's gotten a makeover – SJP's smile seems to have faded along with the show's ratings.
According to data obtained by Samba TV last month, the third season premiere averaged 429,000 households during the live-plus-three-day viewership window. That's a whopping seven percent decline from the previous season's premiere and a far cry from the first season's debut, which drew in a staggering 1.1 million households.
But what's behind this dramatic downturn? Insiders claim that "dull storylines," "cartoonish acting," and "boring" supporting characters are to blame. And Just Like That has been knocked off the top of HBO Max's streaming charts by fellow Cynthia Nixon-led show, The Gilded Age – a fact that can't be lost on SJP, who has been instrumental in bringing SATC back to life.
Meanwhile, Kyle MacLachlan, who played Trey MacDougal in the original series, is speaking out about his decision not to reprise his role. In an interview with Us Weekly, the Emmy-nominated actor revealed that he was offered a spot on the show, but declined due to creative differences.
"It's not a matter of me not wanting to come back," MacLachlan explained. "I would love to have fun and revisit Trey, but I think there needs to be more to the character. I suggested that maybe he had moved to Napa and started a successful winery, but producers shot down my idea."
When asked if he'd ever consider returning to SATC, MacLachlan cryptically replied, "I actually haven't said anything yet... it would be very interesting." But what's clear is that the actor has some serious reservations about the show's direction.
MacLachlan also had kind words for his former co-stars, praising them as "lovely" and expressing admiration for their work. However, his comments have sparked speculation about tension within the cast – particularly between SJP and Kim Cattrall, who hasn't appeared regularly on the reboot due to years of reported drama.
It seems that even the most loyal SATC fans are starting to feel the strain. "I'm hate-watching it," one fan confessed on social media. "The storylines are dull, and I just can't connect with the characters anymore." With its ratings in free fall and cast members speaking out about behind-the-scenes drama, And Just Like That may be facing an uncertain future.
As the SATC reboot struggles to stay afloat, fans can't help but wonder: is it time for SJP and her team to face the music and admit that this iteration of Sex and the City just isn't cutting it? Only time will tell.