Emily in Paris Returns for Season 5, Set to Explore Rome Connection Further
Lily Collins Teases New Adventures for Emily and Marcello
Netflix has confirmed that the popular series *Emily in Paris* will be returning for a fifth season, following the successful conclusion of Season 4. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the second half of Season 4, which dropped on September 12.
In Season 4, Emily (Lily Collins) found herself caught in a whirlwind romance with a handsome Italian fashion executive. This new relationship led her to relocate to Rome to establish a new office for Agence Grateau.
The Season 5 announcement featured a tantalizing teaser of Emily enjoying a leisurely espresso on a rooftop terrace in Rome, declaring, “There’s no place like Rome,” with a playful wink.
There's no place like Rome. Emily in Paris is coming back for SEASON 5! pic.twitter.com/UL3aRa0ftu
— Netflix (@netflix) September 16, 2024
Show creator Darren Star has hinted that the Rome connection will play a significant role in the upcoming season. In a recent interview, he revealed that Emily’s time in Rome is not necessarily permanent but will continue to be a recurring theme.
Lily Collins, who portrays the titular character, expressed her excitement about the future of Emily and her Italian love interest, Marcello, played by Eugenio Franceschini. In an interview with *Good Morning America*, Collins emphasized the importance of a healthy work-life balance for Emily and the positive impact that Marcello has had on her character’s growth and happiness.
Season 4 of *Emily in Paris* proved to be a massive hit, debuting at the top of the Netflix Global Top 10 with 19.9 million views in its first four days of release. The series reached the Top 10 in an impressive 93 countries, solidifying its status as a global phenomenon.
