Bobby Lee’s Thoughts on “And Just Like That”
Stand-up comedian Bobby Lee shared his belief that he may have been cut from a “Sex and the City” spinoff to strip the series of some element of wonder.
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Lee suggested that the show’s producers might have chosen to omit his character from the third season of “And Just Like That” to eliminate “woke elements” from the narrative.
“They removed some things, and I suspect I was part of that,” he remarked, referencing his fellow cast member Sarah Ramirez, who portrayed a non-binary love interest of Cynthia Nixon’s character.
Lee Comments on American Pride
Lee expressed a sense of renewed American pride, mentioning that “there’s a president who puts America first.”
He played the character Jackieney, who co-hosted Carrie Bradshaw’s podcast in the initial two seasons. Toward the second season’s end, Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, decided to leave podcasting to focus on her writing, resulting in her colleagues not returning for the following season.
In response to Lee’s thoughts, HBO Media Relations Director Erintresco countered his claims, stating that Carrie’s podcast narrative concluded as she pivoted to her novels.
Despite this, Lee had nothing but positive remarks about Parker and his castmates: “Sarah Jessica Parker is the loveliest person I’ve ever met. She made me feel safe. I enjoyed everyone there; it was a fun experience.”
Critics of the Revival
Additionally, Lee shared his uncertainty about why he was cast in the first place, admitting, “I was scared to do that because it wasn’t my brand.”
Critics had previously noted the show’s “woke” themes when it launched on HBO in 2021. Guardian critic Lucy Mangan implied that the new series veered from the original’s tone, lacking its sarcastic self-awareness.
The New York Times echoed this sentiment, suggesting the series overly focused on its modern themes. TV critic James Ponieuzik remarked in 2021 that the show’s new diverse characters didn’t quite pass the “racial Bechdel test,” existing mainly in relation to the main trio.
Lee’s representative has not yet responded to requests for further comments.
