Emily in Paris Season 5: Release Date, Cast, and Production Update

by Talha · September 13, 2025

Emily season 5 confirmed — Credit : Netflix

Key Takeaways

Netflix confirms Season 5 will premiere on December 18, 2025, featuring Emily in Paris and Rome.
Returning stars include Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, with new additions Bryan Greenberg, Minnie Driver, and Michèle Laroque.
Filming was temporarily halted due to the tragic death of assistant director Diego Borella, but resumed shortly after.

Netflix fans have something exciting to look forward to as the hit romantic comedy-drama series, Emily in Paris, returns for its fifth season on December 18. Season 5 promises new adventures, fresh locations, and the continuation of Emily’s journey in the world of fashion and international intrigue. However, the production also faced a tragic setback recently.

Background: Emily in Paris

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Emily in Paris premiered on Netflix in October 2020, created by Darren Star, the mind behind Sex and the City. The show follows Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins), a young marketing executive from Chicago who moves to Paris for a new job opportunity. The series quickly became a global hit, known for its glamorous depiction of Paris, fashion, and Emily’s humorous cultural misadventures.

Previous seasons overview:

Season 1: Introduced Emily’s life in Paris, her work at Savoir, and her romance with Gabriel.
Season 2: Expanded on Emily’s social circle, new work challenges, and personal growth.
Season 3 & 4: Explored deeper relationships, travel to new cities, and complex workplace politics.
Season 4 ranked No. 1 on the netflix global top 10 when it premiered in August.
Season 4 had 19.9 million views in its first four days, reaching the top 10 in 93 countries.

Fans have eagerly awaited updates on Season 5, making every announcement a trending topic on social media.

Season 5: Cast and New Characters

The returning cast includes:

Lily Collins as Emily Cooper
Ashley Park as Mindy
Lucas Bravo as Gabriel
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie
Lucien Laviscount as Alfie
Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello
Bruno Gouery as Luc
Samuel Arnold as Julien
William Abadie as Antoine
Thalia Besson as Genevieve

New additions for Season 5:

Bryan Greenberg as Jake, an American living in Paris
Michèle Laroque as Yvette, Sylvie’s old friend
Minnie Driver as Princess Jane, connected to Sylvie’s royal circle

Release Date and Filming Locations

emily in paris season 4 scene in paris — Credit : Netflix

Netflix has confirmed that Season 5 will premiere on December 18, 2025.
This season will feature Rome as a new location where Emily opens a new office for Agence Grateau, while Paris continues to play a significant role in the story. Fans can also expect scenic visuals, glamorous fashion, and new cultural adventures.

Tragic Incident During Production

Filming for Season 5 faced an unfortunate incident. On August 21, 2025, in Venice, assistant director Diego Borella (age 47) tragically passed away during preparations for a hotel scene. Despite immediate medical attention, he could not be revived. Local authorities cited a heart attack as the cause of death.

Production was temporarily halted but resumed just two days later, on August 23, 2025, with the main cast returning to complete remaining scenes. Netflix and Paramount Television Studios expressed their condolences, honoring Diego Borella’s contribution to the series.