<P> All four stars, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Kim Cattrall, returned in the sequel; Chris Noth also signed on to reprise the role of Mr. Big . Evan Handler returned as Harry Goldenblatt, John Corbett as Aiden Shaw, David Eigenberg played Steve Brady once more, Willie Garson returned as Stanford Blatch, and Mario Cantone again played Anthony Marentino, making the original cast almost complete . In addition, Michael Patrick King wrote and directed again, and Patricia Field once again took charge of the costumes and wardrobe . Hats were once again created by Prudence Millinery for Vivienne Westwood . </P> <P> Entertainment Weekly confirmed that the budget for the film was US $95 million, exactly $30 million greater than the budget for the first film . Sarah Jessica Parker was paid 15 million plus residuals for her dual role as a producer and starring as Carrie Bradshaw . </P> <P> Filming in New York City was postponed to the end of July as Emirati authorities refused clearance for filming in the emirate . As a result, the Abu Dhabi segment of the film was filmed in Morocco . All four leading ladies and other cast and crew were photographed filming scenes in Morocco in November 2009, where they had originally planned to shoot for 13 days, which had to be extended to almost six weeks . Filming took place at several locations including the seaside town of Sidi Kaouki, and Amanjena, outside of Marrakesh . </P> <P> The sequel officially began filming on September 1, 2009 and continued until the end of the year . Photos of all four leading women filming scenes around New York together and separately have emerged, featuring present - day scenes as well as a range of looks believed to be flashbacks from the earlier years of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte's long - standing friendships . Images of Samantha in a wedding dress have also been released . Additionally, scenes featuring prominent characters such as Mr. Big, Magda, Smith, Steve, and the children of Miranda and Charlotte have been filmed and photographed . </P>

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