‘And Just Like That…’: 6 Episodes in and Fans Want to Know Where Aidan Shaw Is
And Just Like That… viewers have sat quietly and waited. They’ve made it through six episodes, some better than others. Now, seems like the right time to ask. Where is Aidan Shaw? Carrie Bradshaw’s other big love has yet to appear in the reboot, and the closer we get to the end of season 1, the likelihood of it happening dwindles. So, what exactly is going on? Did John Corbett fib about his involvement, or are fans in for a big surprise?
John Corbett claimed to be involved in ‘And Just Like That…’ in April 2021
After the main cast members, John Corbett was one of the first actors to confirm his involvement with And Just Like That... In April 2021, Corbett told Page Six that he would be reprising his role as Aidan Shaw and expected to be in “quite a few episodes.” The revelation sent the rumor mill into hyperdrive. At that point, Chris Noth, the actor who played Mr. Big, had yet to confirm his involvement. Fans wondered if Carrie and Aidan would be rekindling their love.
Sarah Jessica Parker refused to confirm or deny his involvement, which struck some fans as strange. Parker had largely ignored press about the show in the pre-production days, but she did go out of he way to comment about Corbett, even if her answer was a non-answer. As it turned out, Parker’s words might have meant something. Aidan Shaw seems to be a no-show.
Will Aidan Shaw appear in season 1 of ‘And Just Like That…’?
Corbett insisted that his character would be returning to And Just Like That… in a big way, but that has yet to materialize. In fact, as the season wears on, it seems less and less likely that it will happen. There is a lot of evidence to suggest Michael Patrick King did not include Corbett in the production.
While Corbett said he’d be in the show, he did not appear in any pictures during the filming process. Because much of the show was filmed on the streets of New York City, hundreds of images made their way to the internet. Corbett did not appear in a single one. He does not appear as a member of the cast on IMDb, either, and he was not present for the premiere.
Corbett doesn’t have any personal social media, but back in July, he appeared on Bo Derek’s Instagram to promote his new show, Rebel. The series, released in July 2021, is hoping to be picked up for a second season. Corbett didn’t mention his former role as Aidan Shaw during the appearance. Corbett and Derek married in 2020 after 20 years together. While all evidence points to Aidan not being included in season 1, anything could still happen.
Could the actor reprise his role at a later date?
While Corbett appears to be a no-show in season 1 of And Just Like That…, that doesn’t mean he’ll never appear in the series. If the show gets a second season (and that’s still a big if), there certainly seems to be room for Corbett to reprise his role. After all, Mr. Big is dead and based on a preview of episode 7, Carrie will be dipping her toes back into the dating pool.
HBO Max, however, has yet to confirm a second season of the much-anticipated reboot. Initially, And Just Like That… was slated to be a limited series. Something shifted before its premiere, and a second season seemed to be a forgone conclusion. After Chris Noth was accused of sexual assault by several women, those assumptions have become more non-commital. Noth’s character, however, has been written out, and a second season could still happen. When HBO Max will make that announcement is anyone’s guess, though.
