&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Shocking! Emily in Paris assistant director dies on set while filming season 5")
A shocking incident has occurred on the set of Netflix's popular show Emily in Paris, starring Lily Collins. Diego Borella, an assistant director on the show, has died while shooting the final season of the show. He was 47. The shoot of season 5 has reportedly paused due to the tragedy.
The shooting of the upcoming fifth season was taking place in Venice when the tragedy took place. Borella collapsed on the set around 7 PM local time. on Thursday, Aug 21, while filming.
It has been reported that Borella collapsed during preparations for the final scene of the upcoming season, which was being shot at the Hotel Danieli in Venice. He was pronounced dead by the medical staff, who tried to save him, but he died before they could get any medical treatment. The Venice health service told the Independent, “Our ambulance arrived at 18.42 (on Thursday evening). Medics made attempts to resuscitate him. But in the end all efforts proved fruitless. At around 19.30, he was pronounced deceased.”
No official statement has been released by Netflix. However, a spokesperson for Paramount Television Studios has told People in a statement, “We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris production family. Our hearts go out to the individual’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
A local doctor has said that the assistant director has died of a sudden heart attack, as per La Repubblica.
The filming was later resumed on Aug 23, Sat. The shooting for season 5 was set to wrap in the next few days, reportedly on Aug 25.
Born in Italy, Borella was a writer and director and a well-known Venetian filmmaker. He has worked in Rome, London and New York in his career.
More about Emily in Paris season 5
Lily Collins-starrer show will be back with the much-anticipated Season 5. The popular series revolves around Emily Cooper and her life in Paris. However, in the new season, she will explore Rome.
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The synopsis of the new season reads,''Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks.''
The series will officially return to Netflix on December 18.
