Sarah Jessica Parker Says Willie Garson 'Was In Terrible Pain' In Emotional AJLT Documentary
04.02.2022 - 01:27
/ perezhilton.com
Sarah Jessica Parker wants fans to know just how dedicated Willie Garson was to his Sex and the City family.
The star and producer of And Just Like That… spoke a little bit more on her late co-star’s final working days in the newly-released behind-the-scenes documentary for the polarizing reboot, revealing that the 57-year-old stayed on set as long as he was physically able to.
The actress explained:
Awful.
SJP continued:
Stanford Blatch was definitely a fan favorite!
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As fans know, Garson reprised his role as Carrie Bradshaw’s gay bestie in the first three episodes of the SATC spin-off. Parker previously revealed the New Jersey native told her about his cancer diagnosis before filming started, and that she kept his condition a secret from the rest of the cast and crew.
However, word eventually got out, and other cast mates, like Kristin Davis, realized just how little time they had left with the beloved performer. Davis, who last saw Willie while filming Mr. Big’s funeral, said in the doc, tearing up:
The show handled Garson’s death by having Stanford suddenly move to Japan mid-season. But executive producer-director Michael Patrick King had originally written Willie’s character in all 10 episodes, which would’ve seen him go through a midlife crisis and split with his husband Anthony Marentino (Mario Cantone).
The 67-year-old showrunner told Variety on Thursday:
It’s painful to think about, but at least Garson got to reunite with his SATC brood — and spread joy to fans — one last time before his tragic passing.
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