Uncovering the 'Sex and the City' Reality Dating Show: Unveiling the Concept, Title and More
‘Is There Still Sex in the City?’ is a thrilling reality dating show inspired by the iconic series ‘Sex and the City’ Delve into the dating lives of fascinating individuals, under the guidance of renowned author Candace Bushnell Find out where this captivating show will air!
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The iconic HBO series Sex and the City has inspired a new reality dating show for people over 50. Author Candace Bushnell revealed the news on Instagram in November 2023, expressing her excitement to work on the project with @bunimmurray and encouraging followers to stay tuned.
The infamous alter ego introduced in Bushnell's 1996 newspaper column of the same name was inspired by the writer's own dating life. The show depicted the fabulous life of Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends as they navigated careers and love lives in New York City. The anthology not only inspired the six-season TV series but also two movies and the 2021 revival And Just Like That.
Now, Bushnell is teaming up with Bunim/Murray Productions to create a dating show for women who want to channel their inner Carrie. Titled Is There Still Sex in the City?, the series will follow four women in their 50s as they look for love. The ladies will leave their busy city lives behind for a trip to a country chateau where they will meet potential suitors.
"Women in their fifties and older are now the most sought-after demographic in the dating scene, and I can attest to that as I am one of them," Bushnell stated in a press release to Variety. "Throughout the years, I have dated men of various ages and I am thrilled to be involved in a show that merges my love for relationships with the opportunity to assist women, like myself, in navigating a second chance at love."
Continue reading for all the details about the dating show:
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What Is the Name of the Show?
The series is titled Is There Still Sex in the City? The name is based on another one of Bushnell’s novels which is based on her life following her divorce at age 50.
What Is Bushnell’s Involvement?
Bunim/Murray Productions shared with Entertainment Weekly that Bushnell was “very involved creatively and open to on-camera appearances” on the dating show.
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Who Will Be on the Dating Show?
The series stars four women in their 50s. In November 2023, Bunim/Murray Productions revealed casting was underway.
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What Does the Show Entail?
The female participants will bid farewell to their urban lifestyles as they embark on a journey to a rustic country chateau in search of potential romantic partners. Throughout each episode, they will be presented with a fresh set of male suitors to get to know. As they form connections with these gentlemen in the idyllic countryside, they will assess whether any of them are willing to accompany them back to the city, and if love is in the cards.
Where Will the Show Air?
A network has yet to pick up the series.
