The return of Samantha, played by Kim Cattrall, for the second season of “And Just Like That” brought mixed feelings among the cast and creator of the HBO series due to the news leak. Cynthia Nixon expressed her deep disappointment that the surprise was spoiled by someone leaking the information to the press. She believed it would have been a wonderful surprise for viewers to see Samantha’s unexpected appearance while watching an episode.
Showrunner Michael Patrick King shared similar sentiments, stating that the only upsetting aspect of the cameo was the premature revelation in the press. He had envisioned a moment where the audience would witness Carrie receiving a call instead of a text, creating a sense of intrigue and excitement. King believed that the impact of Samantha’s return would have been fantastic if it had been kept secret until the episode aired.