Jason Lewis, the American actor best known for playing Jerry 'Smith' Jerrod in the hit series Sex and the City, has resurfaced after three years away from the public eye with a cryptic message directed at his fans. The 53-year-old posted a photograph on Instagram showing himself in a contemplative pose alongside the caption: 'The silence was necessary. The return is inevitable.' The post, his first since 2022, has generated significant buzz among devotees of the show.
Lewis portrayed the kind-hearted model-turned-actor Smith Jerrod, who became the long-term partner of Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones across the final two seasons of the original HBO series and both subsequent feature films. His character was widely praised for offering a mature and supportive counterpoint to Samantha's earlier flings, and the relationship remains one of the franchise's most beloved arcs. The actor's sudden reappearance has led to speculation that he may be poised to re-enter the spotlight, potentially in connection with the wider Sex and the City universe.
In the UK, the original Sex and the City series is available to stream on Netflix, while the sequel series And Just Like That... airs on Sky Comedy and is available via NOW. Despite the revival's success, Lewis's character Smith Jerrod has not appeared in the new series, though Cattrall's Samantha has made a brief cameo. The actor has given no indication of any forthcoming projects, nor has he clarified the nature of his cryptic statement.
Lewis's career after Sex and the City included roles in television series such as Charmed and The Mysteries of Laura, as well as independent films. However, he largely stepped away from the industry in recent years, with his last major screen credit dating back to 2019. His silence had led many to assume he had retired from acting entirely.
The post has prompted a wave of support from fans, many of whom have expressed hope that Lewis might return to acting or even reprise his role in some capacity. While no official announcements have been made, the timing of the message — coinciding with ongoing production of And Just Like That... — has fuelled online speculation. Neither Lewis nor his representatives have responded to requests for comment.
Source: Instagram / Jason Lewis