Samantha Jones rarely did things she didnt want to do—which is apparently the same philosophy followed by Kim Cattrall, who spent six seasons (and two movies) bringing the character to life. The actress has spent the last few years distancing herself from Sex and the City, deepening the rift between herself and former co-star Sarah Jessica Parker (the feud that Parker has insisted is not a feud!)—and now, Cattrall has evidently hit a peaceful plateau.
In the latest episode of Origins, an engrossing podcast series that delves into the origin stories behind various pop cultural institutions (hosted by Vanity Fair contributor James Andrew Miller), nearly every main cast member of Sex and the City sat down for an interview about the shows humble origins. Everyone, that is, except Cattrall, who told the podcast via a representative that she has “ already said everything she wants to say” about the show.
Imagine that! Shop closed, lips sealed, fin. All those years of lore, and Cattrall is just locking it up and closing the chapter, letting an interview with Piers Morgan (of all people) serve as the last public word shell share on Sex and the City. Oh honey.
Origins dove into the show on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, a big milestone for a landmark series. The slew of anniversary content (hint hint, nudge nudge) prompted Parker, Davis, and even Nixon—who has traded performing for politics in recent years—to partake in the publicity rounds once again. Cattrall, however, ha forged her newfound silence, and stayed mum on the topic.
To be honest, its probably for the best that Cattrall didnt participate in the episode, which features plenty of interviews in which folks like Davis, Willie Garson (a.k.a. Stanford Blatch), and Sex and the City show-runner Michael Patrick King each independently lavish Parker with praise. Then again, it would have been darkly thrilling if Cattrall had participated in the episode, sharing her unfiltered opinions on the classic series all these years later. Perhaps its what Samantha would have done.
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The Woman in Black (2012)
This British period horror flick was Radcliffes first major outing post-Potter. Radcliffe starred as Arthur Kipps, a lawyer dealing with the loss of his wife who soon finds himself dealing with a supernatural threat—the titular woman in black. The movie made £14 million in its first three weeks at its home box office, a record U.K. opening for a British horror film.Photo: From CBS Films/Everett Collection.
A Young Doctors Notebook (2012-2013)
Its not often you get to see Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe hang out in a bathtub together, so if nothing else, A Young Doctors Notebook gave that to the world. Radcliffe played the titular young doctor to Hamms older doctor in this delightfully zany series, which was largely well received by critics and ran for two seasons.Photo: From AF Archive/Alamy.
Kill Your Darlings (2013)
In this period flick, Radcliffe took his first movie-length stab at an American accent, playing a younger version of the beloved beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Although his role entailed a much-discussed gay sex scene, Radcliffe said the hardest part was “hitting all those big emotional beats,” and crying when the script called for it.Photo: By Clay Enos/Sony Pictures/Everett Collection.
What If (2014)
By far Radcliffes warmest, fuzziest role came in this rom-com, which finds Radcliffes character Wallace falling in love with a girl named Chantry (Zoe Kazan). This part, like so many others in Radcliffes career, involved his bare butt—which was a little too much to handle for some fans who still remembered him as Harry Potter. But overall, the movie—and Radcliffe—were insistently adorable.Photo: By Caitlin Cronenberg/CBS Films/Everett Collection.
Swiss Army Man (2016)
Yes, the legendary “farting corpse movie.” This film co-starring Paul Dano was an immediate enigma for those who heard about it outside of Sundance: it inspired both standing ovations and walk-outs. But its visually enchanting, with a warm message that resonated with many viewers. Radcliffe plays Manny, a cheerful, naïve corpse whom Danos character Hank must teach to be human again. The two have great chemistry, and their adventure together is a gaseous odyssey for the ages.Photo: Courtesy of A24.
Now You See Me 2 (2016)
In Now You See Me 2, Radcliffe did a total 180 from the Potterverse by playing the skeptic within another franchises magical universe—a reversal that Radcliffe himself told Vanity Fair he hadnt even thought about.
“The people I admire are always the people that manage to mix it up and do both: do super commercial stuff, and do super weird indies as well,” Radcliffe said. “And thats kind of the career I want for myself.”
A highlight from that experience, Radcliffe added, was working with Michael Caine, whose achievements and reputation he called “the Everest of my own personal aspiration.”
Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Imperium (2016)
This upcoming thriller finds Radcliffes character, an F.B.I. agent named Nate Foster, seemingly in over his head as he attempts to infiltrate a white-supremacist group to stop them from making a bomb. The first trailer was pretty intense, and now fans can finally see whether Nate pulls off the undercover gig—or gets himself killed trying.Photo: Courtesy of Lionsgate.PreviousNext
The Woman in Black (2012)
This British period horror flick was Radcliffes first major outing post-Potter. Radcliffe starred as Arthur Kipps, a lawyer dealing with the loss of his wife who soon finds himself dealing with a supernatural threat—the titular woman in black. The movie made £14 million in its first three weeks at its home box office, a record U.K. opening for a British horror film.From CBS Films/Everett Collection.
A Young Doctors Notebook (2012-2013)
Its not often you get to see Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe hang out in a bathtub together, so if nothing else, A Young Doctors Notebook gave that to the world. Radcliffe played the titular young doctor to Hamms older doctor in this delightfully zany series, which was largely well received by critics and ran for two seasons.From AF Archive/Alamy.
Kill Your Darlings (2013)
In this period flick, Radcliffe took his first movie-length stab at an American accent, playing a younger version of the beloved beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Although his role entailed a much-discussed gay sex scene, Radcliffe said the hardest part was “hitting all those big emotional beats,” and crying when the script called for it.By Clay Enos/Sony Pictures/Everett Collection.
What If (2014)
By far Radcliffes warmest, fuzziest role came in this rom-com, which finds Radcliffes character Wallace falling in love with a girl named Chantry (Zoe Kazan). This part, like so many others in Radcliffes career, involved his bare butt—which was a little too much to handle for some fans who still remembered him as Harry Potter. But overall, the movie—and Radcliffe—were insistently adorable.By Caitlin Cronenberg/CBS Films/Everett Collection.
Horns (2014)
Horns wasnt quite as earnest as The Woman in Black; it was a horror comedy that found Radcliffe suddenly growing horns after his girlfriend gets murdered. Radcliffe had shown off his comedic chops before—both in the Potter movies and in his guest appearance on the The Simpsons—but this was his first dedicated shot at a comedic role. His delivery wasnt as charismatic as it would be in future movies like Now You See Me 2, but practice, as they say. . .By Doane Gregory/Dimension Films/Everett Collection.
Trainwreck (2015)
Radcliffes appearance in Amy Schumers blockbuster rom-com was brief but memorable. He appears in a black-and-white art film within the movie as a dog walker who gets very friendly with some of his clients. Radcliffe told BuzzFeed that Judd Apatow offered him the role backstage while he was still doing The Cripple of Inshmaan on Broadway. And that ridiculous belt of leashes he wears in the movie? That was Radcliffe's idea.From Abaca USA/AKM-GSI.
Victor Frankenstein (2015)
And then, back to horror Radcliffe went—in this sci-fi-infused romp co-starring James McAvoy. Radcliffe took on the role of Igor, a talented surgeon, while McAvoy tackled the films iconic titular role. Their collective star power might not have been enough to save the movie from bad reviews, but the film remains pretty much the only chance fans have at seeing Radcliffe with long hair.By Alex Bailey/20th Century Fox/Everett Collection.
Swiss Army Man (2016)
Yes, the legendary “farting corpse movie.” This film co-starring Paul Dano was an immediate enigma for those who heard about it outside of Sundance: it inspired both standing ovations and walk-outs. But its visually enchanting, with a warm message that resonated with many viewers. Radcliffe plays Manny, a cheerful, naïve corpse whom Danos character Hank must teach to be human again. The two have great chemistry, and their adventure together is a gaseous odyssey for the ages.Courtesy of A24.
Now You See Me 2 (2016)
In Now You See Me 2, Radcliffe did a total 180 from the Potterverse by playing the skeptic within another franchises magical universe—a reversal that Radcliffe himself told Vanity Fair he hadnt even thought about.
“The people I admire are always the people that manage to mix it up and do both: do super commercial stuff, and do super weird indies as well,” Radcliffe said. “And thats kind of the career I want for myself.”
A highlight from that experience, Radcliffe added, was working with Michael Caine, whose achievements and reputation he called “the Everest of my own personal aspiration.”
Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Imperium (2016)
This upcoming thriller finds Radcliffes character, an F.B.I. agent named Nate Foster, seemingly in over his head as he attempts to infiltrate a white-supremacist group to stop them from making a bomb. The first trailer was pretty intense, and now fans can finally see whether Nate pulls off the undercover gig—or gets himself killed trying.Courtesy of Lionsgate.
Yohana DestaYohana Desta is a Hollywood writer for VanityFair.com.
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