Another A-List Star Declines ‘Sex and the City’ Revival Role Amid Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker Feud

Kyle MacLachlan Explains Absence from And Just Like That Due to Creative Differences
(Image: Kyle MacLachlan at a NYC event, caption: "Kyle MacLachlan cited creative differences as the reason he hasn’t returned to the SATC spinoff.")

Kyle MacLachlan, known for his role as Charlotte York’s ex-husband Trey MacDougal in Sex and the City (SATC), revealed he hasn’t joined the spinoff And Just Like That (AJLT) due to creative disagreements. The 66-year-old actor, famous for his Emmy-nominated role in Twin Peaks, shared with Us Weekly that while he’d “love to come back and have fun,” his vision for Trey’s storyline clashed with producers’ ideas.

MacLachlan suggested Trey could have evolved into a Napa Valley winery owner, humorously nodding to his real-life wine ventures. “I think there should be more to his relationship with Charlotte than their initial idea,” he explained. Despite the impasse, he praised the show’s current direction, calling the cast “lovely” and expressing admiration for stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis.

(Image: Kristin Davis as Charlotte York, caption: "Kristin Davis’ character Charlotte was married to MacLachlan’s Trey in the original series.")

Tension Behind the Scenes
The actor’s comments come amid longstanding reports of friction between Parker and Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha Jones. Cattrall famously declined to join AJLT’s main cast but made a brief, well-paid cameo in a 2023 episode. Though she didn’t film scenes with Parker, Nixon, or Davis, her return fueled speculation about unresolved tensions.

(Image: Kim Cattrall in Paris, caption: "Kim Cattrall’s Samantha made a one-off return in 2023 after years of reported clashes with co-stars.")

Legacy of Sex and the City
The original series, which aired from 1998 to 2004, became a cultural phenomenon, earning seven Emmys. AJLT continues the stories of Carrie (Parker), Miranda (Nixon), and Charlotte (Davis) navigating life in their 50s. While fan reactions to the spinoff have been mixed, MacLachlan insists the show is “doing great” without him.

(Image: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, caption: "Sarah Jessica Parker leads AJLT, which explores the characters’ lives decades later.")

Though Trey’s future remains uncertain, MacLachlan remains open to revisiting the role if the storyline aligns with his vision. For now, fans will have to imagine what a Napa-based Trey might have brought to the reboot.

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