Filming for Emily in Paris season 5 is officially underway, and Emily’s latest adventures span not only Paris and Rome but also Venice.
The streamer confirmed that all ten episodes will drop on December 18th, 2025, and shared first-look images of Emily gliding through Venetian canals with her new beau Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini) and best friend Mindy (Ashley Park).
With creator Darren Star promising unexpected twists and describing the season as “a tale of two cities: Rome and Paris,” fans can expect a new cultural playground, a new romance, and plenty of fashion to fawn over when the show returns this winter.
Who is starring in Emily in Paris Season 5?
Returning cast members include:
- Lily Collins (Emily Cooper)
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau)
- Ashley Park (Mindy Chen)
- Lucas Bravo (Gabriel)
- Samuel Arnold (Julien)
- Bruno Gouery (Luc)
- William Abadie (Antoine Lambert)
- Lucien Laviscount (Alfie)
- Eugenio Franceschini (Marcello)
- Thalia Besson (Genevieve)
- Paul Forman as Nico
- Arnaud Binard as Laurent G.
New cast members include:
- Bryan Greenberg as Jake, an American living in Paris
- Michèle Laroque as Yvette, an old friend of Sylvie’s
- Minnie Driver as Princess Jane, another friend of Sylvie’s who has married into a royal family.
Camille Razat, who played Camille, will not return for the new season. In an Instagram post dated April 23rd, she reflected on her departure:“ After an incredible journey, I’ve made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris...This character has meant a lot to me, and I feel that her storyline has naturally come to an end.”
She shared she’s moving on to new projects, including Netflix’s Nero and Disney+’s The Lost Station Girls, while also launching her own production company, @tazar_production. She closed with heartfelt gratitude, “I leave the show with nothing but love and admiration for the cast, crew, and fans who have supported us along the way.”
What is the plot of Emily in Paris Season 5?
Season 5 picks up with Emily navigating life and love between Rome and Paris, with the narrative stretching “from Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins” and even Venice. Darren Star explained that moving Emily to Italy is a way “to stay ahead of the audience and take them to unexpected places.”
As for Emily’s love life, things are far from simple. Emily’s relationship with Gabriel faces a turning point. Lily Collins teased, “Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice.” Darren Star added, “Her love life is always complicated… we have some interesting, surprising developments.”
At the same time, Emily’s budding romance with Marcello deepens. “Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily,” said Lily. “We ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work-life balance, and he comes at that perfect time. We want Emily to smile without condition. We want to see her beyond her vacay mode.”
Star echoed the sentiment, noting, “I feel like they have a real spark and a real romantic connection. A lot of that’s going to continue to play out next season.”
When does Emily in Paris Season 5 come out?
Season 5 will premiere on December 18th, 2025, with all ten episodes released at once.
Where is Emily in Paris Season 5 being filmed?
Production for season 5 began in May with initial scenes filmed in Rome. The crew is scheduled to shoot in Venice from August 15th to 25th before returning to Paris later this summer to continue filming in the show’s original setting.