Diego BorellaAn assistant director on Netflix Emily in Parisdied in the middle of season 5 shooting 5 in Italy. He was 47 years old.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden death of a member of the Emily in Paris Production family, ”said a spokesman for Paramount television studios US Weekly In a declaration of Saturday August 23. “Our hearts go to the family and to relatives of the individual during this incredibly difficult period.”
The news broke out on Friday August 22, which Borella collapsed while the crew was preparing a scene at the Danieli Hotel. Local newspaper The Republic said that the medical staff on the spot had tried to relaunch Borella, which did not succeed.
According to the point of sale, a local doctor confirmed Borella’s death on the scene.
THE The messenger The newspaper also pointed out that Netflix immediately suspended the filming of the rest of the episodes.
Emily in Paris, Created by Sex and city Creator Darren starhad filmed his next season in the Italian cities of Rome and Venice. The series followed the Emily holder (Lily Collins) While she moves from the United States abroad to Paris for a new luxury marketing work.
At the end of season 4, Emily left the city of Lights for Rome with a new love Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini) by his side. Collins, 36, had shared Behind the scenes, see production on his social media before the death of Borella.
“The countdown is officially starting, with a first look and an release date for @EmilyinParis season five,” she wrote via Instagram on Wednesday October 20. “The Italian adventure of Emily continues, from the paving stones to the canals, on December 18.”
Lily Collins Filming Season 5.
Giulia amonggiani / NetflixIn Sneak Peek from Collins, she took the views of Venice with Costars Franceschini, 33 years old, Ashley Park (Mindy Chen) and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie GRATEAU). Lucien LAVISCOUNT (Alfie) and Lucas Bravo (Gabriel) should also come back.
“Just as everything is put in place, an idea of work turns against work fires and repercussions take place in sorrow and career setbacks,” reads an official synopsis for the new season. “Looking for stability, Emily looks into her French lifestyle, until a great secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Tacking the conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper ties, renewed clarity and a desire to embrace new possibilities. ”
Emily in Paris rocked things by ensuring that their main character leaves France – but what comes next? The Netflix series, which made its debut in 2020, was initially focused on the Emily movement of the United States in France, and the challenges that accompany this. Emily (Lily Collins) found herself taken in a love triangle (Lucas Bravo) […]
Star, 64, also reassured the fans that the show will not leave Paris for good.
“She sometimes works in Rome. Sylvie’s company has an office in Rome. Emily obtains this on her feet,” Star told Deadline in 2024. “I don’t necessarily think that means a permanent – in my mind, it is certainly not a permanent move to Rome. We are not leaving Paris.”
Emily in Paris Season 5 will be presented on December 18 on Netflix.
