It's official: we now have a start date for season five of Emily in Paris.
On Wednesday 20th August, Netflix confirmed the start date for the new season and treated viewers to a first look.
"Benvenuto! Emily in Paris Season 5 arrives DECEMBER 18!" read the caption alongside a collage of images of the cast.
One image in particular saw Emily sitting pretty on a boat in Venice, Italy, as the PR expert continues her trip abroad.
As we wait for the series to begin, read on for everything we know about Emily in Paris season 5, including the full cast list and latest news.
When does Emily in Paris season 5 start?
Confirmed: Emily in Paris season five starts on Netflix on Thursday 18th December.
All 10 episodes will be available to stream at 8am GMT.
In September 2024, the show's creator Darren Star confirmed that the series would be returning.
"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!" Star said. "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."
Lily Collins confirmed the news herself first on Good Morning America, saying, "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,” she said. “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."
Emily in Paris was renewed for seasons 3 and 4 back in January 2022, only a month after season 2 premiered, so the timing of this renewal is spot-on with Netflix's previous patterns.
Even so, there was a little hint this was coming. In May 2024, Variety reported that a walk-on role in Emily in Paris season 5 was auctioned off at the amfAR Gala charity event at the Cannes Film Festival. When the prize was auctioned, it was reportedly said on stage that the season would begin filming in mid-2025. Following the event, a source told Variety that Netflix hadn't actually renewed the show for season 5 yet, and the amfAR website was reportedly changed to note the walk-on role is "contingent upon season 5 pick up."
Lily also posted about the possibility of a fifth season in an Instagram post about season 4 wrapping filming months ago. "I cannot wait to share what we’ve created together. And I REALLY hope we all get to do it again," she wrote.
What will Emily in Paris season 5 be about?
Of the new season, creator Darren Star sid: "This season is a Tale of Two Cities. Rome and Paris. Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level."
On Emily's romance with Marcelo, Star added: "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."
The official synopsis for season five 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. Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle, until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Tackling conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities."
Emily in Paris season 5 cast
Lily Collins once again returns as Emily, with the likes of Lucas Bravo and Lucien Laviscount also making a comeback.
Minnie Driver was previously announced as a new cast member.
The 55-year-old is set to play a friend of Slyvie, known as Princess Jane. Driver comes to the show as Camille Razat makes an exit after four seasons.
Below is a cast list:
- Lily Colins
- Lucas Bravo
- Lucien Laviscount
- Eugenio Franceschini
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
- Samuel Arnold
- Bruno Gouery
- William Abadie
- Ashley Park
- Minnie Driver
Sadly, Camille Razat won't be reprising her role as Camille.
Razat shared a statement last month, saying: "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. I’m deeply grateful to @starmandarren and the entire team at @netflix and @paramountpics for their trust and for giving me the opportunity to bring Camille to life and leaving the door open for her return, as she will always be a part of Emily In Paris world. 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."
