Sequence from season 5 of the series Netflix “Emily in Paris”, photo: Netflix / Planet / Profimedia
A man who was part of the team of the successful series “Emily in Paris” died during the filming for the fifth season, in Venice, the international press reports, according to News.ro.
At the Repubblica he identified the man as Diego Borella, 47, director of director.
The doctors were called to the Daniel hotel in Venice on Thursday, around 7:00 pm, but they failed to save it.
“We are deeply endured to confirm the sudden death of a member of the production team of the series Emily in Paris,” a Paramount Television Studios spokesman, who produces the series for Netflix, told BBC News.
The Republic reports that Borella died after crashing in front of her colleagues, while preparing to film a scene. The medical team of the series tried to resuscitate Borella, but he died on the spot, the source added.
Filming has been suspended
Filming for the series “Emily in Paris” were suspended after the man's death. “We are with the family and loved ones of the deceased person at this time incredibly difficult,” Paramount Television Studios said.
The romantic series “Emily in Paris” first appeared on screens during the coronavirus pandemic, in 2020.
The successful series has Lily Collins as a protagonist in the role of Emily Cooper and presents her life while working at a company in Paris. In season fourth, which appeared in 2024, Emily moves to Rome to open a new office.
The series also has Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu in the role of Sylvie, Ashley Park in the role of Mindy, Lucas Bravo in the role of Gabriel and Lucien Laviscount.
The fifth season is to be broadcast during this year.
