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And Just Like That… is set to welcome a notable new member to its cast. Ella Stiller, daughter of well-known actors Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, has been confirmed to join Season 3, with the announcement made by Taylor and Kristin Davis during a recent episode of the AJLT star’s podcast, Are You A Charlotte?
In the podcast discussion, Davis praised Ella’s talents and hinted at her role on the show, saying, “You have raised an incredible human, but also so incredibly talented. She is going to be on And Just Like That… with us. She was such a joy.”
Taylor described the opportunity as a “dream job” for her daughter, expressing how Ella engaged with every cast and crew member on set. “She’s more grown up, more mature, more self-assured and self-aware than I still am,” Taylor shared proudly. “She has developed a strong sense of identity and knows exactly what she wants.”
Insight into Ella’s Role in And Just Like That…
While details about Stiller’s specific role remain under wraps, Davis shared that they filmed a particularly chaotic scene together, emphasizing how fun it was to work with Ella. “Let me tell you, we’re in a scene together where literally every person shows up and Ella was just such a trooper,” Davis recounted. “I’m not going to share any details; I don’t want to give anything away. But we really had fun and she’s just so funny and interesting.”
The casting of Stiller marks a nostalgic moment for Taylor, who revealed that she once auditioned for the original series, Sex and the City, although she did not disclose the role she sought. Now, the mother and daughter enjoy watching episodes of SATC together, with Taylor reminiscing about their favorite moments from the show’s first season.
“It would be really fun one day to have you and Ella on at the same time,” Davis suggested, expressing a desire for a multi-generational dialogue. “I am so curious how [viewers] feel now.”
Stiller is among several intriguing additions to the AJLT Season 3 cast. Actress Rosie O’Donnell will play Mary, a character who interacts with Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), while Patti LuPone joins the lineup as the mother of Giuseppe (Sebastiano Pigazzi), who is Anthony’s (Mario Cantone) love interest and future adversary.
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