Blair Underwood attends the “Three Women” New York premiere on September 9, 2024.Photo:Robin Platzer/ Twin Images/ SIPA USA via AP
Robin Platzer/ Twin Images/ SIPA USA via AP
Blair Underwoodwould never say never to returning toSex and the City.
The actor, 60, told PEOPLE that he had “a great experience” on the 2000s romantic comedy-drama series and is open to reprising his role in the hit Max revivalAnd Just Like That…while at the premiere ofhis new showThree Womenon Monday, Sept. 9, in New York City.
“That was a great experience for me and I almost didn’t do it, but I’m glad I did,” Underwood says of playing Dr. Robert Leeds on the show two decades ago.
Though, when it comes to returning to the fictional universe, the actor has a few stipulations. “It would depend on what it is and where my character would be going — all the things you ask,” he says. “But I love the idea.”
TheElsbethactor starred in five episodes of the season, which aired from 2003 to 2004.
Blair Underwood and Cynthia Nixon in “Sex and The City”.Hbo/Darren Star Productions/Kobal/Shutterstock
Hbo/Darren Star Productions/Kobal/Shutterstock
In a 2021 interview withVulture, Underwood praised his character, recalling, “He was cool! He’s got access to courtside seats at the Knicks games. The character was all on the paper, and all I had to do was step in his shoes and not mess it up.”
He also noted the chemistry between his character and Miranda and said, “I think if the writers wanted to explore an iteration where they ended up together, they could have.”
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(L-R) Laura Eason, John Patrick Amedori, Lola Kirke, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy, Shailene Woodley, Lisa Taddeo, Blair Redford, Jason Ralph and Blair Underwood attend “Three Women” New York Premiere on September 9, 2024.Dave Kotinsky/Getty
Dave Kotinsky/Getty
“I grew up around strong women. I’m married to a strong woman and have been around a strong woman all my life. So I love that [the show] kind of pushes the envelope towards exposing that and educating people,” he said at the Sept. 9 premiere.
Three Womenpremieres Friday, Sept. 13, on Starz.
source: people.com