Cast Chameleons: The Remarkable Actors Who Transformed Into Multiple Characters in the ‘SATC’ Universe
Discover the versatile actors who portrayed multiple characters in the captivating 'Sex and the City' universe From Justin Theroux to Peter Hermann, delve into their exceptional performances that brought depth and intrigue to the beloved series
Sex and the City and its follow-up series And Just Like That have showcased numerous guest stars throughout the years, with some actors even portraying multiple roles.
Debuting in 1998, Sex and the City primarily centered around Carrie (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) as she navigated her quest for love in the bustling city of New York, alongside her friends Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Samantha (Kim Cattrall). Following a successful run of six seasons and two movies on HBO, the beloved series has been revitalized as And Just Like That for Max.
Scroll down for every actor who played multiple characters in the Sex and the City universe:
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Actors Who Played Multiple Characters in the 'SATC' Universe: From Justin Theroux to Peter Hermann
Over the years, both Sex and the City and its follow-up series And Just Like That have showcased numerous guest stars, with some actors taking on multiple roles.
The original Sex and the City, which debuted in 1998, centered around Carrie (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) and her quest for love in the bustling city of New York, along with her friends Charlotte (Kristin Davis), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Samantha (Kim Cattrall). Following six seasons on HBO and two films, the beloved series was brought back as And Just Like That for Max.
Scroll down for every actor who played multiple characters in the Sex and the City universe:
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Justin Theroux
In his debut on SATC season 1, Theroux portrayed a man who flirted with Carrie in order to make Mr. Big jealous. He made a return one year later as Vaughn Wysel, a fellow writer whose family appealed to Carrie more than he did.
Reflecting on his experience, Theroux shared in a 2021 interview with Sunday Today, "It's about women who are constantly dating, so they go through every male actor in New York. I had a small role in the first one. I enter the frame, say a few lines, and then exit the frame. And they said, 'Why don't you come back?' Their idea was to simply shave my head. And they said, 'Voila! total transformation.'"
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Anne Lange
The actress appeared briefly in the first season of SATC, portraying a woman who shared her wisdom on motherhood at a baby shower. However, in the second season, Lange beautifully portrayed the character of Dr. G, Carrie's therapist.
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Peter Hermann
Hermann's role on the TV show Sex and the City was that of Charlotte's date, who was no match for her current husband, Harry (played by Evan Handler). However, in the revival series And Just Like That, Hermann pleasantly surprised audiences as he portrayed Carrie's new love interest.
Candace Bushnell, the author behind the newspaper column and 1996 book that served as the inspiration for the show, shared her opinion on Hermann's double feature. In a tweet from July 2023, she pointed out the connection between Carrie's app designer boyfriend and the man Charlotte was introduced to at the synagogue in season 6, highlighting the scarcity of eligible bachelors in New York City.
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William Abadie
Abadie portrayed the character Tony, a Prada employee, in the sixth season of Sex and the City. In this season, Tony is set up on a date with Charlotte by Carrie. Additionally, Abadie achieved another role in And Just Like That as a club owner who becomes romantically involved with Seema, portrayed by Sarita Choudhury.
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Ajay Mehta
In the Sex and the City franchise, the actor made his initial appearance as a busboy in season 2, where he had offered to accompany Samantha to her residence. Subsequently, Mehta secured a role in And Just Like That's first season, portraying Seema's father.
