Emily in Paris Season 5 Announced, Lily Collins Talks Netflix Return

Emily in Paris Season 5 has been confirmed at Netflix, with lead star Lily Collins opening up about the return of the popular romantic comedy.

What did Lily Collins say about Emily in Paris Season 5?

Collins, who plays the titular Emily Cooper, is also a producer on the Netflix series. She announced the renewal news on Good Morning America. In subsequent comments, the actress shared that she was excited to see what would unfold between Emily and her new squeeze Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini).

“Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily because we ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work/life balance,” Collins told Tudum about Emily in Paris Season 5. “We want to have Emily be able to smile without condition. We want to see her beyond her vacay mode. And he comes at that perfect time.”

Show creator Darren Star echoed Collins’ remarks, sharing that Marcello and Emily’s connection will be explored further in the upcoming installments. But as for what that means for Emily’s turbulent relationship with Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), Collins teases that her ex will have a tough hill to climb: “Unfortunately,” Collins said. “Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice.”

Collins is referring to the fact that Gabriel decided to end his relationship with Emily. He later realized, in the closing moments of Emily in Paris Season 4, that he wanted to be with Emily. However, the couple has had their share of troubles and complications that they’ll have to get over first.

Along with Collins, Bravo, and Franceschini, the Emily in Paris cast includes Ashley Park (Mindy), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Camille Razat (Camille), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), and Lucien Laviscount (Alfie). The most recent season also introduced a new character: Genevive, who is played by Thalia Benson.

Emily in Paris is created, written, and executive produced by Star, who has created series such as Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Sex and the City. Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Alison Brown, and Robin Schiff executive produce, with Stephen Brown, Grant Sloss, and Joe Murphy as co-EPs. Collins, meanwhile, produces Ryan McCormick, Raphaël Benoliel, and Jake Fuller. It’s produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Jax Media, and Darren Star Productions.