Sex and the City Parker. Carrie Bradshaw was a writer living in New York City. Carrie Bradshaw and Candace Bushnell have the same initials, a flourish emphasizing their connection. Moreover, just as Carrie Bradshaw has articles for the fictional "New York Star" published as a book in later series, the entire "Sex and the City" series is based on a compilation of Bushnell's own columns for the "New York Observer". "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star wrote the pilot with Parker in mind as Carrie. According to Parker, "I was flattered but didn't want to do it. He convinced me, begged me to
The Carrie Diaries (TV series) The project is produced by "Gossip Girl" producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Former "Sex and the City" writer Amy B. Harris penned the adaptation. On January 18, 2012, The CW ordered a pilot of "The Carrie Diaries". The project will continue to be helmed by executive producers Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Len Goldstein and Candace Bushnell. On May 11, 2012, the pilot was picked up to series. On May 9, 2013, The CW renewed "The Carrie Diaries" for a second season. It received an order for 13 episodes. On February 15, 2012, the series' first role was cast. Stefania