Emily in Paris season 5: Release date speculation and latest news

The post was followed up with the caption: "She's starting" so we'll just have to wait and see what dramatic turns await Emily.

The new season won't actually be in Paris anymore and will pick up where season 4 left off, with out titular heroine heading up a new Agence Grateau office in Rome.

On the announcement of season 5, series creator Darren Star told TUDUM: "We’re thrilled with the incredible response to this season of Emily in Paris and excited to return for a fifth to continue Emily’s adventures in Rome and Paris!"

However, fans will be pleased to hear that this doesn’t mean the name of the show is changing.

“Emily’s going to have a presence in Rome. It doesn’t mean she’s not going to be in Paris, but she’s going to have a presence in Rome," Star explained.

Sending Emily to Italy to head up a new office was born out of Star’s desire to "stay ahead of the audience and take them to unexpected places," and show that the series "has the ability to have a bigger footprint".

There's already been plenty of cast news so read on for everything you need to know about the future of Emily in Paris.

Emily in Paris season 5 release date speculation

As of now, there's been no confirmed release date for Emily in Paris season 5 but we would hope that the new season would be on our screens sooner rather than later.

Seeing as season 3 landed on Netflix in December 2022 and the most recent fourth season premiered in August and then September of this year, we could be looking at a little bit of a wait until season 5.

We would likely expect Emily in Paris season 5 to debut some time in 2026.

Who could star in Emily in Paris season 5?

Now that season 5 has been given the green light, the confirmed cast include Collins as Emily, Ashley Park as Mindy, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, Samuel Arnold as Julien and Bruno Gouery as Luc.

Other characters who are returning include Lucien Laviscount as Alfie and William Abadie as Antoine. Cast members who we won't be seeing return for season 5 include Thalia Besson, who joined the cast as Laurent’s daughter Genevieve in season 4, and Camille Razat as Camille.

Speaking on her series exit in an Instagram post, Razat wrote: “After an incredible journey, I’ve made the decision to step away from Emily in Paris. It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories.”

She continued: “This character has meant a lot to me, and I feel that her storyline has naturally come to an end. It felt like the right moment to explore new horizons.”

We're also set to see a lot more of Emily’s new beau Marcello, played by Eugenio Franceschini. As of now, nothing has been revealed of the fate of Paul Forman, Arnaud Binard, Kevin Dias or Jin Xuan Mao so we'll just have to wait and see if they do make a return.

Speaking about the return of Alfie, Laviscount told Deadline: "I don’t even know if I can say I’m coming back yet. I don’t know what the deal is so I have to pass on that one. All I do know is that, I spoke to Darren, and they’ve got some really exciting plans for the new season. I’m not sure where it’s gonna go. I spoke to him last month. I was in Milan.

"We went for dinner in Milan, and he’s really excited about what’s gonna happen the next season. I think it’s gonna flip things on its head, which is cool."

What could happen in Emily in Paris season 5?

Emily has been assigned to head up Agence Grateau’s new Rome office after the company acquired Marcello’s family business. And after a minor bump in the road, Emily and Marcello are firmly back on track and look set to make a real go of things.

“I feel like they have a real spark and a real connection and a real romantic connection. A lot of that’s going to continue to play out next season,” said Star of Marcello.

However, in the season 4 finale, it became clear that Gabriel, who has finally earned his Michelin star, isn’t ready to let go of her after all.

Will Gabriel win Emily back? And can they finally make a proper go of things now that Camille is out of the picture after deciding to adopt a child on her own?

And it looks like Gabriel might not be the only old flame threatening to derail Emily's new romance in season 5.

Asked whether there could still be a chance for Emily and Alfie in season 5, Alfie actor Lucien Laviscount told Glamour: "I think that door’s always going to be open. They had such an incredible time together, and they grew so much together as well."

He continued: "It’d be foolish to say that love would be off the cards in the long run. I think they’ve got a mutual respect for each other as well, you know. When you greatly respect someone…"

Season 5 can’t arrive quickly enough…

Is there a trailer for Emily in Paris season 5?

No, it's too early for a trailer yet, but watch this space!

Emily in Paris season 4 parts 1 and 2 are streaming now on Netflix.

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