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On August 21, 2025, during an evening shoot at the iconic Hotel Danieli in Venice, assistant director Diego Borella collapsed unexpectedly while preparing for the day’s final scene. He received immediate medical attention from on-site personnel, and an ambulance arrived within minutes. Despite swift efforts to resuscitate him, Borella was pronounced dead at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Local medical authorities reported that Borella had likely suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, although an official cause of death has not yet been publicly confirmed.
Production on Emily in Paris Season 5 was immediately paused out of respect for Borella, with the cast and crew left in shock and mourning.
Tributes from the Production Team and Remembering Diego Borella
Following the tragedy, Paramount Television Studios issued a heartfelt statement expressing condolences to Borella’s family and paying tribute to his presence on set:
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of a member of our Emily in Paris production family. Diego was a valued colleague and a respected part of our team. Our hearts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
Members of the crew described Borella as a creative force and a quiet leader behind the scenes. A Venetian native, Borella had trained in Rome, London, and New York. His career spanned film, visual arts, and literature, including work on short films and children’s stories. He was widely known for his intelligence, artistic vision, and calm, professional demeanor.
Venetian theater director Mattia Berto, a close friend of Borella’s, remembered him fondly:
“Diego was a beautiful soul, elegant, stylish, with a unique sense of humor and incredible talent. His was a young life cut far too short. There are few words, only great sadness.”
On set, the emotional weight of his absence was felt deeply. Colleagues returned to work on August 23, just two days later, with a quiet determination to complete the season in his honor.
Production Resumes, Season Premiere Remains on Schedule
Despite the tragedy, filming resumed in Venice on August 23, with the crew continuing to shoot final scenes as scheduled. The atmosphere on set was markedly somber, but many involved in the production saw the continuation of the project as a way to honor Borella’s contributions.
Emily in Paris Season 5 remains on track to premiere on December 18, 2025, on Netflix.
What to Expect in Emily in Paris Season 5
Season 5 is set to continue the adventures of Emily Cooper as she juggles her unpredictable love life, creative career challenges, and identity between cultures, now expanding beyond Paris into the alluring backdrop of Venice.
Key Plotlines:
- Emily’s lingering romantic tension with Gabriel intensifies.
- Alfie’s unexpected return adds new complications.
- Sylvie faces challenges at Agence Grateau and in her marriage.
- Mindy’s music career, fueled by her Eurovision journey, hits new highs, and new obstacles.
- Camille navigates life post-breakup and dives deeper into her artistic journey.
- Emily is handed new international campaigns, placing her once again at the center of cultural clashes, high fashion, and high stakes.
Season 5 Details
Release Date: December 18, 2025
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Produced by: Paramount Television Studios
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