The actress portraying Professor Nya Wallace in the first two seasons of the HBO series reportedly will not return for its forthcoming third season due to other 'commitments.'
- Mar 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Karen Pittman, who portrayed Professor Nya Wallace in the first two seasons of HBO Max's "And Just Like That…", will not return for the upcoming third season. The decision was made due to her other commitments, which include roles in Apple TV+'s "The Morning Show" and Netflix's upcoming drama series "Forever".
A spokesperson from Max told Deadline, "It has been a joy to have Karen Pittman play the smart and stunning Professor Nya Wallace on the first two seasons of 'And Just Like That...'. Due to her commitments to two other streamer series, it has become apparent that filming three shows at once isn't possible."
"Due to the production realities, we are disappointed to announce that scheduling conflicts will not allow us to continue with this character as part of season 3 of 'And Just Like That...'," the statement continued. Despite Pittman's departure, Max expressed their disappointment and support for the actress, "Karen and Nya will be missed, and her Max family and fans will all be cheering her on in her other endeavors."
Pittman's character, Nya, was a fan favorite, known for her brazen personality and loyalty to Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon). In Season 2, Nya's storyline centered around her divorce and budding romance with Chef Toussaint (Gary Dourdan).
Pittman's exit follows the departure of Sara Ramirez, who played Che Diaz in the show's first two seasons. RamÃrez's character's storyline concluded at the end of Season 2.
Production on Season 3 of "And Just Like That..." is expected to begin in May. Fans will have to wait until 2025 to see what the future holds for the beloved characters.
