Sex and city creator
Darren Star
had uncovered that
Chris Noth
was not his first choice for the role of Mr. Big Star. He admits that Chris was his best choice because he brought extra charm into the character. He said he met Chris Noth, who was a Law and Order star that time and it clicked instantly.
He also said that
John Corbett
was also not his first choice for the character of Adien Shaw as he always wanted to rope director Adien Quinn for the role. He further said that he remembers the first reaction of the fans from his first table read for the show and added that everyone stated that Chris’s performance was outstanding.