Maria Imran 
crew member dies during season 5 shoot in venice
Filming for Emily in Paris Season 5 came to a sudden and heartbreaking halt after assistant director Diego Borella collapsed and died on set in Venice, Italy, on August 21, 2025.
The incident occurred during setup for the evening’s final scene at the historic Hotel Danieli around 7:00 p.m. Emergency medical personnel attempted CPR immediately, but Borella was pronounced dead at 7:30 p.m.
Borella, a Venetian native and experienced creative professional, had been hired as a third assistant director for the Venice portion of the shoot. He had a rich artistic background, with training in Rome, London, and New York, and was also known for his work in visual arts and writing children’s stories.
While an official autopsy report is pending, sources close to the production say he likely suffered a sudden heart attack.
The cast and crew took a two-day pause out of respect following Borella’s death. Production resumed on August 23, with members of the team returning to work with “heavy hearts,” according to crew sources.
Paramount Television Studios released a statement calling Borella a “beloved and valued member” of the production and extended condolences to his family. Netflix confirmed that Season 5 will still premiere on December 18, 2025, as originally scheduled.
What to Expect in Emily in Paris Season 5
Season 5 picks up shortly after the cliffhangers of Season 4, with Emily continuing to navigate her fast-paced life in Paris and now Venice as her personal and professional worlds become even more entangled.
Expected Plotlines:
- Emily and Gabriel’s unresolved chemistry will come to a head as they face long-standing feelings and unexpected decisions.
- Alfie’s return complicates Emily’s love life and her loyalty to those around her.
- Sylvie’s future with her husband Laurent and her place at the marketing agency will face serious challenges.
- Mindy’s Eurovision journey continues, as her music career collides with fame, cultural tension, and romantic drama.
- Camille’s life post-breakup and her artistic identity take a dramatic turn.
- Emily’s career at Agence Grateau enters a new phase with high-stakes campaigns across Europe, including Venice.
- The show’s signature blend of romantic tension, career twists, fashion spectacle, and culture clashes will continue, with Venice offering a fresh backdrop.
Emily in Paris Season 5
Release Date: December 18, 2025
Streaming on: Netflix
Produced by: Paramount Television Studios
Main Cast:
- Lily Collins
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
- Ashley Park
- Lucas Bravo
- Samuel Arnold
- Bruno Gouery
- William Abadie
- Lucien Laviscount
- Eugenio Franceschini
- Thalia Besson
- Paul Forman
- Arnaud Binard
- Minnie Driver
- Bryan Greenberg
- Michèle Laroque
