{"id":1976160,"date":"2025-08-23T14:27:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T14:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1976160"},"modified":"2025-08-23T14:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T14:27:45","slug":"emily-in-paris-assistant-director-dead-diego-borella-was-47","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/emily-in-paris-assistant-director-dead-diego-borella-was-47\/","title":{"rendered":"Emily in Paris Assistant Director Dead: Diego Borella Was 47"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Diego Borella<\/strong>, an assistant director on Netflix\u2019s Emily in Paris<\/i><\/a>, died in the middle of shooting season 5 in Italy. He was 47.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris<\/i> production family,\u201d a spokesperson for Paramount Television Studios told Us Weekly <\/i>in a statement on Saturday, August 23. \u201cOur hearts go out to the individual\u2019s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n

News broke on Friday, August 22, that Borella had collapsed while the crew was preparing a scene at Venice\u2019s Hotel Danieli. Local newspaper La Repubblica<\/a> <\/i>reported that on-site medical staff attempted to revive Borella, which was unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

According to the outlet, a local doctor confirmed Borella\u2019s death on the scene<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Il Messaggero <\/i><\/a>newspaper also reported that Netflix immediately suspended filming the remainder of the episodes.<\/p>\n

Emily in Paris, <\/i>created by Sex and the City <\/i>showrunner Darren Star<\/strong>, had been filming its upcoming season in the Italian cities of Rome and Venice. The series followed the titular Emily (Lily Collins<\/strong>) as she moved from the United States abroad to Paris for a new luxury marketing job.<\/p>\n

By the end of season 4, Emily left the City of Lights for Rome with new love interest Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini<\/strong>) by her side. Collins, 36, had been sharing behind the scenes glimpses<\/a> of production on her social media prior to Borella\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe countdown officially begins, with a first look and release date for @emilyinparis SEASON FIVE,\u201d she wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, October 20. \u201cEmily\u2019s Italian adventure continues, from cobblestones to canals, on December 18th.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n Lily Collins filming season 5.<\/span> Giulia Parmigiani\/Netflix<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Collins\u2019 sneak peek, she took in the sights of Venice with costars<\/a> Franceschini, 33, Ashley Park<\/strong> (Mindy Chen) and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu<\/strong> (Sylvie Grateau). Lucien Laviscount<\/strong> (Alfie) and Lucas Bravo<\/strong> (Gabriel) are also set to return.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks,\u201d an official synopsis for the new season reads. \u201cSeeking 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

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