Diego Borella, the assistant director of “Emily in Paris,” died unexpectedly while on set of the popular series.
The incident took place at Hotel Danieli in Venice, Italy, where the Netflix show was being filmed. Borella, aged 47, reportedly collapsed after experiencing a heart attack, despite the presence of his crew.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after but were unable to revive him, as confirmed by Venice Health Services. They reported that their attempts to resuscitate him were ultimately unsuccessful.
Following Borella’s death, production of the final episode of Season 5 was briefly halted, though filming resumed two days later.
Filming is set to wrap up on Monday, with plans for the assistant director to complete the final scene of the series.
Netflix representatives did not provide immediate comments in response to requests for information.
Borella was not only a talented assistant director but also had experience working in major cities like London, New York, and Rome. He was reportedly skilled in writing poetry and children’s stories, according to Italian sources.
The fifth season of “Emily in Paris” is anticipated to be released on Netflix this December. Before this tragic event, star Lily Collins had been sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses from the set, expressing excitement about the upcoming season.
The series, which debuted in 2020, tells the story of Emily Cooper (played by Collins), an American marketing professional who relocates to Paris to pursue her dream job at a French firm.
The official summary for the upcoming season hints at various romantic and professional challenges facing the characters. It mentions that Emily, now heading the Agency Grato Rome, will encounter difficulties as she tries to adapt to her new environment, ultimately impacting her personal relationships.
