Diego Borera, who served as the assistant director on Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” has died unexpectedly.
The incident occurred while filming at the Hotel Danieli in Venice. Borera, aged 47, reportedly collapsed in front of the crew.
Medics arrived around 7 PM, but unfortunately, they were unable to revive him, as mentioned by La Republica which reported he suffered a heart attack.
At the time of his passing, the production team was working on the final scene of the fifth season.
Consequently, filming for the last episode has been halted. It had originally been slated to wrap up on August 25.
Borera was on track to complete the final scene right before his sudden collapse.
Netflix has been contacted for comments.
Venice Health Services indicated that their ambulance arrived promptly, with attempts to revive him unfortunately yielding no results.
Born in Italy, Borera had an extensive career working across cities like Rome, London, and New York.
A few days prior to his death, Lily Collins, who plays Emily Cooper, had shared behind-the-scenes moments from the set on social media.
She remarked on the joy of returning to work, posting images that included her co-star Ashley Park.
All ten episodes of Season 5 are set to be released on Netflix on December 18.
The beloved series, created by Darren Starr, stars Emily, an American marketing executive, as she navigates life in Paris.
In an upcoming episode, she will be relocating from Paris to Italy, with the new season taking place in Rome and Venice.
This was first introduced in Season 4 when the series touched on the streets of Rome.
Describing her transition, Collins noted that moving from Paris to Rome still allows for an exploration of European romance and history, which is incredibly enriching.
Earlier this week, Netflix provided a glimpse of the season ahead.
Currently, Emily, who is heading the Agency Grato in Rome, is facing professional hurdles as she adjusts to her new surroundings. Just when it seems things are falling into place, unexpected challenges arise, throwing her into a web of personal and career troubles.
Moreover, the ensemble cast also includes Philippines Leroy Beulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, and several others.
In October, Lucas Bravo hinted at a potential end for “Emily in Paris.”
In an interview, he reflected on the time spent filming, expressing a desire for the series to resonate on a deeper level.
While he noted some frustrations with the storyline, he still looked forward to portraying growth in his character, Gabriel, in the fifth season.
Bravo acknowledged changes in his character, stating that while they were quite alike in the first season, he believes Gabriel needs to get his life in order now.
Criticism of the show’s narrative has surfaced; for instance, a sports writer remarked on the lack of character development, comparing it to the scene in “Good Fellas” where garlic is sliced. He added that although there are flaws, it doesn’t detract from the show’s appeal entirely.
Others, like London blogger Jenny Marston, pointed out the show’s issues with stereotypes and unrealistic portrayals, but acknowledged it remains a quirky and entertaining watch.
