Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Susan Fales-Hill, and Elisa Zuritsky dig into the season three finale with the help of co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editors Lucas Froehlich and Rachel Palmer. This one’s full of behind-the-scenes details, from the inspiration behind Carrie’s futuristic dining companion to the writers’ heated debate over Seema’s jeans. Plus, Michael shares the iconic line from the Sex and the City series finale that he set out to revisit in this episode.
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“Forget About the Boy”
Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Julie Rottenberg are joined by executive story editors Lucas Froehlich and Rachel Palmer to discuss the first Thanksgiving we’ve ever seen of Carrie and the gang. Michael divulges the monologue he wrote with actress Jackie Hoffman in mind and the emotional scene that Kristin Davis nailed without a rehearsal. And Julie shares why she was initially opposed to having Carrie return to her old apartment.
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“Better Than Sex”
Autumn is here, and Carrie is writing her way through the pain inside her (finally) fully furnished apartment. Executive producers Michael Patrick King and Julie Rottenberg, along with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer, dive into “Better Than Sex.” The writers discuss the significance of Duncan broaching the castle wall and coming upstairs. They also get into Herbert’s election woes, Brady’s bombshell reveal, and the making of that eyebrow-raising Giuseppe puppet.
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“Present Tense”
Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky are joined by co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Lucas Froehlich to discuss the complicated heartbreak of episode 9: “Present Tense.” Michael reveals the line that John Corbett contributed to the episode, the backstory behind that Andy Cohen cameo, and which scene Sarah Jessica Parker said was among the hardest she’s ever had to do as an actor. Plus, the writers dig into their decision to have Miranda risk saying the unsexy thing to Joy.
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“Happily Ever After”
Executive producers Michael Patrick King, Julie Rottenberg, and Elisa Zuritsky, along with co-executive producer Samantha Irby and executive story editor Rachel Palmer, come together to dissect Aidan’s surprise visit. The episode opens on a light, fairytale note– including a playful homage to Sex and the City in Carrie’s closet– but reality quickly creeps in. The writers also delve into the all-too-real (but still funny!) challenges with Harry’s recovery, Charlotte’s vertigo, and LTW’s mounting stress about her editor.
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This is the official Max companion podcast to And Just Like That... Each week, executive producer, writer and director Michael Patrick King is joined by the brilliant writers of the show including Elisa Zuritsky, Julie Rottenberg, Susan Fales-Hill, Samantha Irby, Lucas Froehlich, and Rachel Palmer. Together they will unpack each episode of the series and give exclusive behind the scenes details from personal stories that made their way into scripts to what was left on the writing room floor. New episodes are available each week on Max and wherever you get your podcasts. The official And Just Like That… The Writers Room podcast is produced by Max in conjunction with Neon Hum Media.
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