Lily Collins is set to revisit the enchanting streets of Paris and the historic alleys of Rome this summer. The highly anticipated fifth season of Netflix's beloved series, "Emily in Paris," kicks off production in May, initially capturing the essence of Rome before transitioning back to the allure of Paris later in the season. The returning ensemble cast includes Collins as Emily Cooper, alongside Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau, Ashley Park as Mindy Chen, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Samuel Arnold as Julien, Bruno Gouery as Luc, William Abadie as Antoine Lambert, Lucien Laviscount as Alfie, Thalia Besson as Genevieve, and Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello, all reprising their iconic roles with vigor.
Noticeably absent from this star-studded lineup is Camille Razat, who portrayed Camille in the previous four seasons. However, her departure is not entirely unexpected, given her character's dramatic exit from Paris at the season four cliffhanger, after falsely claiming pregnancy with Gabriel. Conversely, Bravo's return as Gabriel might raise a few eyebrows, considering his earlier sentiments about being "displeased with the trajectory of his character," leading him to ponder his future in the show. Last year, he confided in IndieWire, "I long to witness Gabriel revert to his lively, mischievous, joyful self. Three seasons of portraying melancholy, despair, and loss have lost their charm. It's a comedy, yet here I am, slowly sinking while everyone else around me is having a blast."
While Season five's narrative specifics remain under wraps, Season four concluded with Agence Grateau's expansion into Rome, with Sylvie entrusting Emily to helm the new office. This twist not only presents Emily with a compelling reason to stay in Italy, close to her burgeoning romance with Marcello, but also leaves her relationship with Gabriel hanging in the balance.
Following the Season four finale, creator Darren Star hinted to The Hollywood Reporter that Emily's journey would increasingly intertwine with Rome. He shared, "With Agence Grateau's Rome office up and running, Emily has the freedom to roam between cities. Paris isn't letting her go just yet," he added with a chuckle, "We'll embark on some Roman adventures, but her Instagram handle isn't changing to 'Emily in Rome' anytime soon."
As "Emily in Paris" prepares to lens in Rome in May, this development likely brings a smile to Rome's Mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, especially after his brief spat with French President Emmanuel Macron. Last year, Macron vowed to "vigorously oppose" the show's potential permanent shift from Paris, citing its "immense value in enhancing the country's allure...a splendid endeavor." In response, Gualtieri told THR Roma that Macron should "lighten up," adding, "We view Emily's move to Rome as testament to our city's growing prominence. We're unperturbed by Netflix's decisions. They know precisely what they're doing."
Mark your calendars for the thrilling premiere of "Emily in Paris" Season five, coming later this year.
