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SJP Saved Sex and the City From Bad TV
12 May
Summary
- Sarah Jessica Parker wanted to quit Sex and the City early on.
- She convinced the creator to remove jarring fourth-wall breaks.
- The show found its footing after the stylistic change.
Sarah Jessica Parker, who starred as Carrie Bradshaw, confessed she nearly quit the groundbreaking HBO series "Sex and the City" shortly after its pilot episode was picked up. Parker's initial hesitation stemmed from an unwillingness to be on television, a sentiment she later attributed to a misunderstanding of the medium.
Furthermore, Parker was instrumental in refining the show's narrative technique during its early development. She successfully persuaded the show's creator, Darren Star, to eliminate the use of fourth-wall breaks, where characters spoke directly to the camera. Parker described these segments as feeling like "Sesame Street" and detrimental to the show's core focus on intimate conversations and friendships.
Kristin Davis, who played Charlotte York, supported Parker's critique, noting the awkwardness of breaking character to address the camera. Together, Parker's 'calm power' of persuasion is credited with helping "Sex and the City" shed its experimental early elements and evolve into the beloved series known for its character-driven narratives and sophisticated style.
