Cynthia Nixonis stepping into the director’s chair!
On Thursday, the 55-year-old actress — who starred as Miranda Hobbs inSex and the Cityand its two feature films — revealed that she will be taking on an additional role in the beloved series' highly anticipated revival,And Just Like That….
“Roll camera! 🎥 I am thrilled to share that I am directing an episode of @JustLikeThatMax this season,” Nixon wrote alongside aslideshow of photosthat featured the star working on set — this time behind the camera.
She added, “It’s been a complete dream to work with my beloved co-stars and crew in this new role. I have truly never felt so supported in my life. (And don’t worry, Miranda is still going to be in the episode — it was surreal to do both at once!)”
“Ooooh yes! It’s been an incredible time with you!” wrote Mario Cantone.
Davis, 56, also shared Nixon’s post to her Instagram Story, where she praised her friend even more.
“Our director, @cynthiaenixon,” Davis wrote. “Such a thrill to have Cyn directing us! Effortless and insightful and exciting all at once. Hopefully the first of many….🙏”
Earlier this month, HBO Max announced that theupcoming reboot series,dubbedSex and the City’s “new chapter,“will premiere sometime in December. In a briefbehind-the-scenes video, starSarah Jessica Parkerspoke from the set in New York City to reveal the news.
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The new show, which does not yet have an official premiere date, will pick up with three ofSex and the City’s four main characters navigating life, love and friendship in their 50s.
While OG cast memberKim Cattrallopted not to return as Samantha Jones, many other stars of the original series will be reprising their roles — includingChris Noth,David Eigenberg,Willie Garsonand Evan Handler.
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Sara Ramírez,Sarita Choudhuryand Karen Pittman will round out the cast as fresh faces joining the series.
“Everyone atAnd Just Like That…is thrilled to have these amazing and vibrant actors join theSex and the Cityfamily,” executive producer Michael Patrick King said in a statement in July. “Each of them will add their unique spark and big heart to these new characters and the stories we are about to tell.”
source: people.com
