Emily in Paris season 5 filming resumes after death of assistant director
Assistant director Diego Borella was preparing to shoot the final scene when he died.
The Emily in Paris cast and crew are back on location following the death of assistant director Diego Borella.
The hit Netflix show is currently shooting its upcoming fifth season in Venice, Italy and production was put on hold after the tragedy on Thursday evening.
As reported by La Repubblica, Borella collapsed while preparing to shoot the final scene of the season, and emergency crews rushed to the Hotel Danieli but they were unable to save him as he died aged 47.
The set was shut down on Friday, but photos emerged on Saturday showing Lily Collins among those getting back to work.
The shoot had been due to wrap in the next few days, as filming in Venice was scheduled to take place between August 15 and 25.
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Borella has worked in cities like Rome, London and New York, while he also branched into writing children’s stories and fairy tales.
Diego Borella has reportedly died while preparing for the final scene (Picture: BookSprint Edizioni) Lily was among those to return to work on Saturday (Picture: Reuters/Manuel Silvestri)Lily is returning as Emily Cooper for the fifth season, as her character moves to Rome in the next step of her European adventure.
The synopsis for the new season reads: ‘Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city.
‘But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks.
‘Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle, until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships.
‘Tackling conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities.’
They were spotted shooting a scene in a gondola (Picture: Cobra Team/ Backgrid) Emily’s story moves from France to Italy for the new season (Picture: Giulia Parmigiani / Netflix) Filming has been underway in Rome and Venice (Picture: Giulia Parmigiani / Netflix)The series will officially return to Netflix on December 18, and creator Darren Star promised to amp up the drama.
He said: ‘This season is a Tale of Two Cities. Rome and Paris. Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level. From Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins, we can’t wait to share where Emily’s next chapter takes us.’
Meanwhile, producers had released an open casting call for extras during the Venice shoot, but there were some restrictions on who could take part.
The team wrote: ‘We are looking for beautiful extras, with a lean physique and size from 38 to 42.’
The new season will hit Netflix in December (Picture: Caroline Dubois / Netflix) Lily will be back as Emily (Picture: Ilaria Ieie/Netflix)Camille Razat – who played the role of Camille, Emily’s friend and love rival – confirmed earlier this year that she won’t be returning after deciding to ‘step away’ from the show.
She wrote on Instagram: ‘It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories.
‘I’m deeply grateful to @starmandarren and the entire team at @netflix and @paramountpics for their trust and for giving me the opportunity to bring Camille to life and leaving the door open for her return, as she will always be a part of Emily In Paris world.’
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