Key ‘And Just Like That’ star not returning for ‘Sex and the City’ reboot’s third season
And just like that, another cast member bites the dust.
The “Sex and the City” sequel series “And Just Like That” has lost a key star.
Karen Pittman — who played professor Nya Wallace in the controversial HBO Max revival — has decided not to return for season three.
The Mississippi native has left the comedy series due to scheduling conflicts.
Max announced the news on Friday, saying in a statement to Deadline that it was a “joy” to work with Pittman, 37.
“As we have thoroughly enjoyed working with this dynamic actress, so too have others. Due to her commitments to two other streamer series, it has become apparent that filming three shows at once isn’t possible,” the memo continued.
Pittman is also currently starring on Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” and will appear in the forthcoming Netflix series “Forever.”
“Karen and Nya will be missed, and her Max family and fans will all be cheering her on in her other endeavors,” the streamer added.
Pittman was introduced in the first season of “And Just Like That” and also appeared in the sophomore season. Her character was a friend, as well as the law professor of Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon).
The “Luke Cage” star’s exit comes on the heels of costar Sara Ramirez revealed she won’t be returning to the show.
The “Grey’s Anatomy” actor’s axing was revealed last month after their character Che Diaz received a controversial reception.
It was initially reported that Ramirez, 48, may have been canned over their pro-Palestinian Instagram posts.
However, on Feb. 27, an insider told the Daily Mail that cutting off the character had always been on the table by producers.
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The source explained at the time: “Sara was not fired because they support Palestine and the cease-fire.”
“Sara was fired because Che brought nothing to the show anymore. After Che split with Miranda, the character really held no value anymore and fans found them annoying.”
Ramirez starred in both seasons one and two of “AJLT,” where they portrayed a comedian who pursues a relationship with Miranda.
No release date for season three has been revealed yet.
