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‘Sex and the City’ Star Reveals Reaction to Character’s Sexual Shortcomings

“I was like, ‘Oh, mother eff.’”

More than 20 years after he appeared on Sex and the City, Kyle MacLachlan reunited with his on-screen wife to share his initial reaction to learning about his character’s shortcomings. On the series, MacLachlan’s character, Dr. Trey MacDougal, and New York City socialite Charlotte York married and appeared to be the picture-perfect couple. However, Trey had a co-dependent relationship with his mother, Bunny, who came between the couple. Charlotte also learned that Trey suffered from impotence. MacLachlan appeared on the Are You a Charlotte? podcast, which is hosted by Kristin Davis, who played York. When Davis asked him about signing on for the role, MacLachlan explained that, initially, he was “kind of excited” about playing the bachelor—until the casting meeting, when the series’ executive producers told him about where his storyline was headed. The actor said he was told, “There are two things. [His] domineering [mother] and he’s impotent.” Davis burst out laughing as the Twin Peaks actor said, “I was like, ‘Oh, mother eff.’” Ultimately, MacLachlan didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity. “It’s a talented cast, talented writers and the show was incredibly popular,” he said. MacLachlan appeared in seasons three and four.