sentences:  The hour-long series was based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Candace Bushnell, who also served as executive producer alongside showrunner/head writer Oliver Goldstick.The pilot was directed by Gary Winick.The cast initially included Gina Gershon as Wendy Healy, Melissa George as Nico Reilly, Will Toale as Shane Healy and Robert Buckley as Kirby Atwood, with Matthew Morrison, Scott Cohen and Edward Herrmann also attached.