Kim Cattrall's Absence as Samantha Jones Explained in 'And Just Like That' Premiere Episode

Clapping back. More than 10 years after Sex and the City originally wrapped up on HBO, the And Just Like That revival was announced as a way to explore the main characters in the present day.

Kim Cattrall, 65, has no regrets in deciding not to reprise her role as the iconic Samantha Jones in And Just Like That. “Kim is sticking to her guns on not coming back for anything Sex And The City related because it wouldn’t be fun for her at all to go back and work with people she doesn’t get along with,” a source told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY.

Kristin Davis has addressed the harsh comments about her appearance in And Just Like That, where she reprises her role as Charlotte York Goldenblatt 17 years after Sex and the City. The 56-year-old actress told The Sunday Times Style Magazine in an interview published Sunday (Dec.

Kim Cattrall isn't speaking directly about HBO Max's , she is enjoying some of the online commentary about her beloved character, Samantha Jones', absence in the reboot. Samantha is not in the series, which stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes, and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York. The series does, however, address her absence almost immediately in the premiere episode, «Hello It's Me,» which started streaming last Thursday.

Coming to the defense!

Kim Cattrall isn't speaking directly about HBO Max's , she is enjoying some of the online commentary about her beloved character, Samantha Jones', absence in the reboot. Samantha is not in the series, which stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes, and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York. The series does, however, address her absence almost immediately in the premiere episode, «Hello It's Me,» which started streaming last Thursday.

Kim Cattrall may not be speaking directly about the new reboot,, the 65-year-old star, who appeared as Samantha Jones in the original series, is enjoying some of the online commentary about her beloved character's absence. Samantha is noticeably absent from the new HBO Max reboot, which stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes, and Kristin Davis as Charlotte York.

Kim Cattrall, 65, has seemingly reacted to the absence of her iconic character Samantha Jones on the Sex and the City re-boot And Just Like That… The British Columbia native liked several tweets from fans that showed support for the actress (and the fictional publicist she plays) after the HBO Max series premiered and gave a bizarre reason for Samantha not being friends with the rest of the gals, including Sarah Jessica Parker‘s Carrie, Kristin Davis‘ Charlotte and Cynthia Nixon‘s Miranda.

This is so sweet!

The late Willie Garson’s son, Nathen, attended the And Just Like That premiere in New York where he was supported by his father’s friends and Sex And The City co-stars.The iconic 90s sitcom’s revival has seen three of the four lead actors return; Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. In the wake of Willie’s tragic passing in September, the SATC veteran wasn’t able to see the revival air for himself, so his 20 year old son attended the star-studded event in his honour.

And Just Like That... has finally premiered across the world after months of teasers and anticipation.The first two episodes are now available to watch, much to Sex and the City fans' delight.

While Willie Garson was missed at the premiere of And Just Like That on Wednesday December 8, the late actor’s son Nathen, 20, attended the screening to celebrate his dad’s final performance. Nathen shared a few photos on his Instagram, which you can see here, from his trip to New York, including a selfie with his girlfriend and a picture of the city skyline on Thursday December 9.

No more wondering! The women of Sex and the City are back in the Big Apple. And Just Like That debuted on HBO Max on Thursday, December 9, giving fans a look at where Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) have been since fans last saw them in the 2010 movie, Sex and the City 2.

Whether fans predicted it or not, the death at the end of the first episode of the new HBO Max “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That”, came as shock.

Kim Cattrall may not be part of And Just Like That, but Samantha Jones isn’t far! The first two episodes of the Sex and the City revival dropped on HBO Max on Thursday, December 9, and the women didn’t waste any time bringing up their missing friend.

SPOILER ALERT - Do not read ahead if you don’t want to know what happened in the first episode of And Just Like That…