'Emily in Paris' Season 5: Cast, Plot, Filming Locations, Release Date and More

Emily Cooper is about to face even more shocking twists and turns in her love life and career… in new cities!

Following the release of Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 2, Netflix announced the hit series will be back for a fifth season.

"The cast and crew of Emily in Paris are thrilled to begin filming Season 5 in the Eternal City," creator Darren Star told Tudum. "From Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins, we can't wait to share where Emily's next chapter takes us."

According to the official synopsis for the fifth season, the next installment of Emily in Paris focuses on Emily as the new 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," it adds. "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."

In a May Instagram post, Netflix confirmed that filming for Emily in Paris Season 5 had begun.

"lights, camera, amore. EMILY IN PARIS: SEASON 5 is now in production!" the streamer hyped fans by sharing a sneak peek from the set.

However, the production was put on hold on August 21 following the death of assistant director Diego Borella.

"We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris production family," a spokesperson for Paramount Television Studios said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to the individual's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

Borella reportedly collapsed in front of his colleagues shortly before filming a scene at the Hotel Danieli in Venice. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A local doctor said Borella, who was 47 at the time of his death, likely suffered a sudden heart attack, per La Repubblica.

Filming resumed on August 23 and wrapped on August 26.

After filming in Rome, production for Emily in Paris Season 5 moved to Paris, France, later in the summer.

"Emily's going to have a presence in Rome," Star shared. "It doesn't mean she's not going to be in Paris, but she's going to have a presence in Rome."

The team also filmed in Venice, as previously confirmed by the governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia.

"This is extraordinary news, confirming how our region is increasingly attractive for major global audiovisual productions," Zaia shared in a statement to the Italian press.

The governor added, "It's a source of pride to see Venetian talent promoting their region and bringing the name of Venice and the Veneto to millions of homes around the world."

Star also teased via Tudum, "From Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins, we can’t wait to share where Emily’s next chapter takes us."

In an interview with Deadline, Star assured fans that Emily's trip to Rome does not mean she will no longer return to France.

"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," he said. "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."

It echoed what he previously told Tudum: "It doesn't mean she's not going to be in Paris, but she's going to have a presence in Rome."

Lily Collins (Emily) is back for Emily in Paris Season 5 alongside Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Ashley Park (Mindy), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert) and Lucien Laviscount (Alfie).

Unfortunately, fan-favorite cast member Camille Razat will no longer appear on the series.

"After an incredible journey, I've made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris," she shared in an April Instagram post, announcing her departure from the show. "It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories."

The other cast members include Eugenio Franceschini (Marcello), Thalia Besson (Genevieve), Paul Forman (Nico), Arnaud Binard (Laurent G.), Bryan Greenberg (Jake), Michèle Laroque (Yvette) and Minnie Driver (Princess Jane).

While Netflix has not yet shared the synopsis for Emily in Paris Season 5, Star and Collins shared a glimpse of what's to come in the brand-new season.

"Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily because we ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work/life balance," said Collins. "We want to have Emily be able to smile without condition. We want to see her beyond her vacay mode. And he comes at that perfect time."

Meanwhile, the creator confirmed the fifth season will explore Emily and Marcello's relationship, adding, "I feel like they have a real spark and a real connection and a real romantic connection. A lot of that's going to continue to play out next season."

Emily in Paris Season 5 will debut all 10 episodes on Netflix on December 18.