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The show must go on, though the Emily in Paris<\/em> team is still mourning the sudden loss of one of their own.<\/p>\n The cast and crew are back to work on season 5, as Just Jared<\/em> reported<\/a>, following the tragic death of an assistant director\u00a0earlier this week.<\/p>\n On Saturday, Aug. 23, Lily Collins<\/strong> was spotted dressed in character on a gondola in Venice, Italy. She was shooting a scene with co-stars Ashley Park<\/strong>, Eugenio Franceschini<\/strong> and Paul Forman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n On Thursday, Aug. 21, the show\u2019s assistant director Diego Borella<\/strong> tragically died<\/a> after collapsing on set. He was 47.<\/p>\n The team was filming at Hotel Danieli in Venice when Borella suffered a medical emergency. According to\u00a0La Repubblica<\/em><\/a>, a local doctor said Borella likely suffered a heart attack.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the ‘Emily in Paris’ production family,\u201d a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson told Variety<\/em><\/a>. \u201cOur hearts go out to the individual\u2019s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n Borella was born in Venice and became an established director and writer who worked in a variety of different genres, according to reports.<\/p>\n Earlier this week, Collins, 36,\u00a0had shared an exciting update<\/a> on the Emmy-nominated show’s upcoming season.<\/p>\n \u201cThe countdown officially begins, with a first look and release date for @emilyinparis SEASON FIVE! Emily\u2019s Italian adventure continues, from cobblestones to canals, on\u00a0December\u00a018th,\u201d the celebrated actress\u00a0captioned an Instagram post<\/a>\u00a0on Aug. 20.<\/p>\n In season 5, Emily will face “professional and\u00a0romantic\u00a0challenges as she adapts to\u00a0life\u00a0in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks,\u201d\u00a0according to Variety<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Emily in Paris<\/em> debuted on Netflix in 2020 and follows Collins’ eponymous heroine as she navigates a new life in France after moving from the U.S. Season 4 ended with Emily moving to Italy and seemingly pursuing a relationship with Marcello, played by Franceschini, 33.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Aug 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n