In Elton John's autobiographical ABC sitcom pilot Him and Us (which stars Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Anthony Stewart Head as a spoiled gay middle-aged rocker),

the role of Freddy Lazarus, the rock star's beleaguered manager, was written for a man, but the part has gone to Kim Cattrall (pictured). ''Having a great comic actress like Kim is so exciting,'' said John, who's executive producing. ''I'm a huge fan of hers.'' Fans of campy diva-tude, rejoice.