Brief
Candace Bushnell says she’d love to see Carrie Bradshaw return
The Sex and the City creator says the series’ cancellation hurts her financially and emotionally, and she hopes Sarah Jessica Parker could revive Carrie.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell told the Daily Mail she is disappointed by the abrupt end of the spin‑off And Just Like That and would love to see the titular character, Carrie Bradshaw, return.
What happened
The series concluded after its director, Michael Patrick King, announced it was “a wonderful place to stop.” Bushnell, who wrote the original New York Observer column that became the TV franchise, said the cancellation left her “disappointed, but probably not for the reasons that you would think.” She added that the loss translates into “a few hundred‑thousand dollars” in missed credit and earnings.
What the reports add
Bushnell explained at the Cliveden Literary Festival in Berkshire that she still sees potential for the franchise, suggesting a new movie could be made. She emphasized that Sarah Jessica Parker’s continued enthusiasm for the role would be crucial, noting Parker’s “nightly promotional efforts” and willingness to stay in the part.
What was said
“I’m disappointed because I got money, and I got a credit, so it’s, like, damn, that’s a loss of a few hundred‑thousand dollars,” Bushnell told the Daily Mail.
“God bless Sarah Jessica Parker because she went out every night… she dressed up, and she really brought a lot of publicity and attention to the show, and has continued to want to play that character, which is fantastic because you know a lot of the time actresses don’t want to stay in the same role,” she added.
How it came about
Sex and the City debuted in 1998, following four New York women—Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Samantha (Kim Cattrall). Cattrall did not return for the spin‑off, which reunited the remaining trio. The recent cancellation follows King’s decision to end the series, prompting Bushnell’s public comments.
Key facts
- Candace Bushnell said she is disappointed by the end of And Just Like That and hopes Carrie Bradshaw could return. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Bushnell estimates the financial loss from the cancellation at a few hundred‑thousand dollars. (dailymail.co.uk)
- She praised Sarah Jessica Parker’s ongoing promotion and willingness to play Carrie. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Sex And The City creator: I'd love to see Carrie return”
