Emily in Paris Season 5: New Locations, Returning Cast, and Production Updates

Emily Cooper’s new gray area lies between la vie en rose in Paris and la dolce vita in Rome. Season 4 of Emily in Paris on Netflix set up a two-destination setting for the fifth season of the French soapy series in the finale.

When Does Emily in Paris Season 5 Come Out?

The release date for the fifth season of Emily in Paris is not yet established. Season 4 Part 2 arrived in September 2024, so it could take a bit for the fifth installment to finish production. Fans of the show can expect some time to pass before they get to see Emily’s next adventures.

Has Production for Emily in Paris Season 5 Started?

No, the next season is still being written, but a production start at some point in April 2025 is being eyed. According to Deadline, the show’s production team is planning to start filming in the spring of 2025.

Who is in the Cast of Emily in Paris Season 5? Who is Coming Back?

Lily Collins will return as the titular marketing maven Emily Cooper, who moved from Chicago to Paris in the first season of the show slightly on a whim, but also because she had always wanted to work there. The decision changed the course of her life and career as she found new friends, family, and most importantly, romance, in the city of love.

Deadline exclusively reported that Lucien Laviscount, who plays one of Emily’s love interests Alfie on the show, will be back as a series regular for the fifth season. In an interview, Laviscount shared his excitement about the upcoming season, saying,

“I don’t even know if I can say I’m coming back yet. I don’t know what the deal is. All I do know is that, I spoke to Darren, and they’ve got some really exciting plans for the new season. I’m not sure where it’s gonna go. I spoke to him last month. I was in Milan. We went for dinner in Milan, and he’s really excited about what’s gonna happen the next season. I think it’s gonna flip things on its head, which is cool.”

While the show is difficult to imagine without Lucas Bravo’s Chef Gabriel, the French actor, who has been on the show since the first season, voiced how his character has lost its luster for him. In an interview with Indie Wire, Bravo said,

The ‘sexy chef’ was very much part of me in Season 1 and we grew apart season after season because of the choices he makes and because of the direction they make him take. I’ve never been so far away from him. It kind of became not fun for me to shoot or to see a character I love so much and brought me so much, being slowly turned into guacamole. I really grew apart from him.

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Bravo shared that he felt Gabriel is “being manipulated by everyone” which made working on the show less exciting for him compared to previous seasons where he felt more in touch with the role.

What Happened in Season 4 of Emily in Paris?

After Season 4 of the Netflix tentpole was split into two parts focusing first on Emily finally dating Gabriel and then her spark with a new love interest who brought her to Italy, the possibilities for the next installment of the fashion-focused show are endless.

Season 4 Part 1 had some loose ends to tie up from Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and Camille’s (Camille Razat) canceled wedding and the announcement by Camille that she was pregnant with Gabriel’s baby. Meanwhile, Emily and Alfie called it quits, and Mindy (Ashley Park), Benoît (Kevin Dias) and Étienne (Jin Xuan Mao) were hustling and busking to compete at Eurovision for Benoît’s original song, “Mon Soleil” which he wrote for Mindy.

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Mindy was still dating Nicolas de Léon (Paul Forman), but Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) brought Nicolas’ father’s empire down with her contribution to a story bringing allegations against Mr. De Léon from long ago to light.

Emily and Gabriel tried to make a go at romance, but Emily couldn’t get past the fact that Gabriel wanted to be involved in his baby’s life. That is, until Camille revealed that her pregnancy was false. Then the star-crossed lovers made a go of it for real after a delightfully mysterious masquerade ball but then other problems arose in their relationship.

Part 2 of Season 4 brought Emily to Rome after she met Marcello Muratori (Eugenio Francheschini), heir to a luxury wool company founder, at one of Nicolas’ polo matches. She struck up a flame with him in the eternal city, and Sylvie, who has photography class roots there, went to try and persuade Emily to acquire the Muratoris as a client for Agence Grateau, but Emily tried hard to communicate that that is not the main reason she chose to visit Marcello in Rome. Once they straightened out her work-life balance and smoothed out romantic ruffles, it worked out that they could work together and be together, and the finale of Season 4 left off suggesting Emily will spend more time there as lead of the Italian Agence Grateau office.

In an opposition to the final scene where Emily gets whisked away by Marcello on a Vespa set to Gracie Abrams’ “Close To You,” Gabriel and Alfie had a sit-down moment where the latter encouraged the former to go fight for Emily.

“I think Gabriel realized that he doesn’t want to let Emily go so easily, and he might have made a big mistake. They certainly had a big fight and a cooling off period. But I think he realized that by the end of the season, that there’s something that he doesn’t want to let Emily go. I don’t know what that means. Doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to be together instantly or ever. I don’t know, but I think he feels there’s unfinished business with the two of them.”

Will Emily in Paris Season 5 Be Set Entirely in Rome?

According to creator Darren Star, the season is not fully moving to Rome. Star told Deadline at the end of Season 4,

“She didn’t change her Instagram handle to Emily in Rome. She is working in Rome sometimes. Sylvie’s company has an office in Rome. Emily’s getting that on its feet. I don’t necessarily think that it means a permanent — in my mind, it’s definitely not a permanent — move to Rome. We’re not leaving Paris.”

Emily in Paris has been a cultural phenomenon, much like other popular Netflix series such as Bridgerton and The Crown. The show’s blend of fashion, romance, and drama has captivated audiences worldwide, making it a must-watch for many. As the series continues to evolve, fans can expect more twists and turns in Emily’s life as she navigates her career and personal relationships in both Paris and Rome.

With the anticipation building for Season 5, fans are eager to see how Emily’s journey will unfold. The show’s creator, Darren Star, has hinted at exciting new developments and unexpected twists that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As the production team gears up for filming in April 2025, the anticipation for the next chapter in Emily’s story continues to grow.