The hit Netflix rom-com series Emily in Paris made its triumphant return with season 4 in August 2024, and now the series has scored a renewal for season 5. Debuting in 2020, the show follows a young American named Emily as she moves to Paris to work for a high-end marketing firm. Throughout Emily’s first few years in the French capital, she found love, heartbreak, and more than a few romantic twists and turns, and it’s clear that Emily’s path toward true love is anything but easy.
Emily in Paris season 4 was split into two parts, which also created a natural crescendo at mid-season that had an impact on part 2. Emily’s will-they-won’t-they with Gabriel took the next step as the couple declared their love officially, but they were back on the outs by season 4’s finale. In perhaps the biggest shock of all, the series is seemingly setting up for a big move to Rome, and the future of the Paris-based show could shift forever. With all of that looming over the next season, Netflix wasted no time when renewing Emily in Paris season 5.
Emily In Paris Season 5 Latest News
A Filming Timeline Is Revealed
A few months after the show was officially renewed, the latest news confirms when Emily In Paris season 5 will begin filming. Netflix has announced that the upcoming fifth season will begin filming in both France and Italy in May 2025, though a full production timeline remains elusive. The show will return to Paris, despite the fact that a big shift to Rome is also expected.
Along with the announcement of when shooting will start, Netflix has also confirmed that Lucas Bravo will return to reprise his role as Gabriel. Bravo’s return was in doubt following comments the actor made in October 2024 in which he questioned the creative direction of the series. How Bravo’s notes will be utilized, if at all, remains to be seen, but the actor will still be a part of the show’s fifth season.
Emily In Paris Season 5 Is Confirmed
Netflix Has Ordered A Fifth Season
Considering the show’s relocation to Rome, interest is higher than ever in the romantic comedy series.
The writing was on the wall that Emily in Paris would score a season 5 renewal sooner rather than later, and Netflix made their official announcement just days after season 4 part 2’s premiere. This speaks to the tremendous popularity of the series, and Netflix was smart to strike while the iron was hot, and order more episodes. Considering the show’s relocation to Rome, interest is higher than ever in the romantic comedy series. It was later announced that filming will begin in May 2025, and that both Paris and Rome will be the setting.
Netflix went to their official X (formerly Twitter) account and posted a photo of Allen drinking espresso from an Emily in Paris cup.
There’s no place like Rome. Emily in Paris is coming back for SEASON 5! pic.twitter.com/UL3aRa0ftu — Netflix (@netflix) September 16, 2024
Emily In Paris Season 5 Cast
Who Will Return For Season 5?
Though the full extent of season 5 isn’t known yet, there are several logical returns for the cast of Emily in Paris season 5, including the eponymous character who will once again be played by Lily Collins. The show is nothing without its love story, and it has been confirmed that Lucas Bravo will be back as Gabriel. Emily’s best friend Mindy (Ashley Park) should also be expected in season 5.
It’s unclear if Camille (played by Camille Razat) will return for the next season, and her rather hasty exit from season 4 lacked a sense of finality, while Lucien Laviscount’s Alfie is also expected back, but hasn’t been confirmed yet. Alfie’s story with Emily has now seemed to reach a reasonable conclusion, however, so it may be time to move on. Since she’s in Rome for season 5, it’s all but guaranteed that Eugenio Franceschini will be back as Emily’s newest beau, Marcello.
The move to Rome (for at least some of the time) will also necessitate the introduction of some new characters – as Emily oversees the opening of a Rome office for the agency, she will presumably need to hire at least one or two people, opening the door for new recurring characters to appear.
Emily In Paris Season 5 Story Details
Emily Moves To Rome In Season 5
Add Marcello to the mix, and a love triangle has turned into something much more complex in Emily in Paris season 5.
However, Darren Star has confirmed that while she will be spending some of her time in Rome, the entire show will not be leaving Paris. In an interview with Deadline, Starr said:
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.”
However, Emily and Gabriel continued their will-they-won’t-they right up to the conclusion of season 4, and this means he’ll likely pursue her across international borders as well. In the same interview, Star reveals that the chef may feel he’s made a big mistake:
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.
As for Gabriel, his quest to achieve a Michelin star was a success, but his longing for Emily might put his professional development at risk as he chooses love over career. Add Marcello to the mix, and a love triangle has turned into something much more complex in Emily in Paris season 5.
