Meet Carrie Bradshaw’s sexy new Mr. Big on ‘And Just Like That’

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HBO Max‘s reboot “And Just Like That” has been rough for Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker). The first episode of the buzzy “Sex and the City” spinoff series began with Mr.

Big’s (Chris Noth) tragic death from a heart attack after out a Peloton workout. Their legacy as a couple has also been tarnished by disturbing real-life sexual assault allegations that came out about Noth just after the first two episodes aired.But finally, there’s a glimmer of romance to light up Carrie’s sad storyline.Thursday’s season finale of “And Just Like That” (now streaming) ends with Carrie sharing a smooch with her silver fox co-worker Franklyn, played by Ivan Hernandez.

It’s a dramatic rom-com movie moment: She takes the initiative and kisses him in an elevator at the end of her first day hosting her own podcast.Hernandez, 45, has starred as Larry Murphy in Broadway’s “Dear Evan Hansen” and appeared on shows such as “Claws,” “Scandal,” “Criminal Minds,” “Devious Maids” and “Gossip Girl.” In the “And Just Like That” Season 1 finale, Carrie travels to Paris to scatter Big’s ashes off the side of the Pont des Arts Bridge, which has been present for many significant moments in their relationship and was the spot where they finally professed their love for each other.

The episode was going to feature an additional fantasy sequence in which Big appeared to Carrie, but it was reportedly scrapped following the allegations against Noth.