“Sex and the City” star Jason Lewis is chasing an entirely new high career-wise!
After a brief hiatus from being seen, the actor has resurfaced with a detailed master plan of how the next phase of his career would pan out and what is required of him to achieve that.
Jason Lewis was famous for playing Smith Jerrod, a younger romantic partner of Samantha Jones, played by Kim Cattrall, in the final season of the super successful HBO show “Sex and the City.” He continued his journey with the franchise by returning for both “Sex and the City” movies.
Three years after leaving California for Costa Rica, the actor revealed he has fully thrown himself into a new passion, which will birth a fantasy book series that has grown far beyond what he envisaged. He revealed that most of his days include surfing, learning Spanish, and waking up at 4 a.m. to write.
Lewis shared that he has created a blueprint of an expansive literary universe consisting of three interconnected trilogies spanning different eras, all centered on themes of power, agency, tyranny, and redemption.
The actor shared that he put an interesting twist on the project by choosing to start right at the end, which means that the first book he intends to release is actually the seventh installment in the nine-novel fantasy saga.
Lewis admitted that he knew his creative idea was a big dream, but he had no idea it would expand into a universe, which would require him to uproot his entire life from California to Costa Rica.
The budding author continued to The Hollywood Reporter that he also knew his new mission required time, space, and a healthier lifestyle that would allow him to focus on writing while staying connected to his hobbies.
Jason Lewis Credits ‘Star Wars’ For Inspiring His Unconventional Fantasy Epic
Lewis continued that settling into his new normal required him to embrace a life of discipline, which begins from the moment he wakes up.
His daily ritual includes completing between 1,000 and 2,000 words just within the limits of his concentration, of course, after his morning walk and a cup of coffee.
The unusual structure of assembling his book’s release is also a nod to his admiration of one of the biggest sci-fi projects, “Star Wars,” which also revealed part of its story in an order different from chronological.
Prior to his role as Samantha Jones’ devoted boyfriend, Smith Jerrod on “Sex and the City,” Lewis was one of the most recognizable modeling faces.
The actor broke onto the scene in the last golden age of male supermodels, when supermodels had their faces photo-shopped into world-celebrity status.
Lewis’ career was, however, not confined to the fashion limelight, as he was known for his work on high-profile campaigns and magazine covers. He has already developed that kind of on-screen magic when he was cast as Smith on HBO’s popular series.
The love interest was one of the most endearing in the show, thanks to his acting skills, which added a natural charm and refined confidence to the role.
The ‘Sex And The City’ Star Broke Three-Year Silence With Surprise Update For Fans
On May 21, PEOPLE shared that Lewis appeared on Instagram with an explanation surrounding his protracted disappearance from the radar.
The HBO star surprised fans with a new video message, declaring that after three years, it was time to interact with the public again.
In the video, the 54-year-old actor explained that he intentionally went quiet to focus on a project that demanded his full attention.
“I went quiet. Not because I have nothing to say, but because I had something to do. The kind of creative work that doesn’t leave room for much else, and I made my peace with that,” he explained.
While he stopped short of revealing all the details, Lewis hinted that he has reached a point where he is finally ready to start sharing more of what he has been working on. A few years before his hiatus, Lewis had addressed questions surrounding his appearance on the “Sex and the City” revival series.
He explained that he was never approached about playing Jerrod, but he had so much love for the franchise, which made him a household name.
The Former Model Raved About His Partner’s Love For Him In 2020
In 2020, the fan favorite popped the question to his long-time girlfriend, Liz Godwin, about four years after they met for the first time at a party in Miami.
As shared by PEOPLE, Lewis described Godwin as a constant source of love and encouragement who goes through the best and worst times with him.
He credited her with helping him grow as a person and said her acceptance of his marriage proposal was one of the greatest blessings of his life. The actor shared that he had strategized the proposal to surprise Godwin.
He hosted a day of climbing and beach fun disguised as a trip out to Malibu with friends and family. Godwin finished his climb at a point that overlooks the sea, as Lewis was at the top with a ring, and down on one knee during the beautiful sunset. According to him:
“I anchored myself to the rock, clipped her to me, just in case, then got on one knee and did ‘the thing.”
For her part, Godwin affirmed that their relationship has been filled with love, support, fun, and personal growth. She expressed excitement about spending the rest of her life with Lewis and building a future together as husband and wife.
Jason Lewis’ On-Screen Love Interest Also Tied The Knot Last Year
The Blast shared in 2025 that Cattrall officially wed her long-time boyfriend Russell Thomas in an intimate ceremony set in the Old Town Hall, Chelsea, in London. The wedding was a private affair with only 12 close friends and family members in attendance.
Cattrall wore a chic Dior suit styled by Patricia Field, paired with vintage-inspired accessories. The pair first met in 2016 after Cattrall appeared on BBC Radio’s Woman’s Hour.
Thomas reached out on social media and began to build a friendship-based relationship with them, which eventually became a romance of sorts.
After years of keeping their relationship largely out of the spotlight, the couple has now made it official with a low-key celebration focused on love and family.
Before marrying Thomas, Cattrall had been married three times. She previously married Larry Davis in 1977, but that relationship did not last long.
After her third marriage in 2004, the actress took her career and personal development seriously for several years before falling in love again with Thomas.
Jason Lewis is set to capture hearts with his fantasy series!