Inside And Just Like That season 3 as Sex and the City spin-off returns

And Just Like That fans have been on tenterhooks, but the wait is nearly over as the Sex and the City spin-off gears up for its third season premiere.

It's been over two decades since Sex and the City wrapped up, yet the beloved quartet continues to captivate audiences with And Just Like That set to grace screens once more for its third instalment on HBO Max stateside and Sky across the pond.

The upcoming season promises a fresh take, with executive producer Michael Patrick hinting to Entertainment Weekly: "The phrase that I would use for season three is 'new'. It's new everything."

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With anticipation building for the return of Carrie and co. , here's the lowdown on what to expect from And Just Like That season three.

And Just Like That season 3 release date

The launch date for the third season of And Just Like That varies by location.

In the US, the season kicks off on Thursday, May 29, exclusively on HBO Max, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly every Thursday at 9pm ET/PT.

UK fans, on the other hand, can catch the season opener on Friday, May 30, on Sky Comedy at 9pm, also available on the streaming service NOW.

Both American and British viewers will enjoy a total of 12 episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale airing on Thursday, August 14, in the US and on Friday, August 15, in the UK.

And Just Like That season 3 cast

Naturally, actresses Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis will be returning to their iconic roles of Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbs and Charlotte York-Goldenblatt.

They'll be joined once again by Sarita Choudhury as Seema and Nicole Ari Parker's Lisa, who have also become integral parts of the spin-off universe.

Evan Handler will reprise his role as Charlotte's husband Harry, alongside David Eigenberg as Steve Brady and John Corbett as Aidan.

It has also been disclosed that Kathy, Aidan's ex-wife who was briefly portrayed by Rosemarie DeWitt in season two, will be making a comeback.

Mario Cantone is set to return as Anthony, with Sebastiano Pigazzi being promoted to a series regular as Anthony's boyfriend Giuseppe.

Additionally, producer Joy, played by Dolly Wells, last seen sharing a drink with Miranda in the season two finale, will be returning.

The cast will also welcome some new faces, including The View star Rosie O'Donnell as a character named Mary, and Broadway legend Patti LuPone is also slated to appear.

Other fresh additions include Supergirl's Mehcad Brooks who will encounter Lisa, Desperate Housewives' Jonathan Cake as Carrie's flirtatious neighbour, and OC star Logan Marshall-Green as a potential love interest for Seema.

Unfortunately, Karen Pittman won't be reprising her role as Dr Nya Wallace, as she is currently busy working on Apple TV+'s The Morning Show.

What to expect from And Just Like That season 3

Executive producer King has hinted that the relationship between Carrie and Aidan will remain a "big plot point" in the upcoming series.

"I have no interest in torturing an audience too much," he declared.

"The Carrie-Aidan relationship is dramatic and exciting because it contains two points of view."

He speculated, "I think half the fans who do not want Carrie to be in a relationship will be like, 'Enough!'".

"The other half will understand that when you love somebody, what comes with them is their family."

Carrie's storyline also includes a flirtatious neighbour and her first foray into fiction writing.

Meanwhile, the trailer hints at a potential romance between Miranda and her colleague Joy, while Charlotte navigates her children's romantic entanglements.

Lisa ponders the appropriateness of a "work crush", referring to Mehcad Brooks' character, and Selma re-enters the dating scene, finding it less than thrilling.

And Just Like That season three premieres on Thursday, May 29, on Max in the US and Friday, May 30, at 9pm on Sky Comedy and its streamer NOW.