Diego Borella, an assistant director on the upcoming fifth season of Emily in Paris, has died after collapsing on the set of the Netflix show in Venice, Italy.
Filming was temporarily suspended after the Italian crew member of the Paramount Television Studios production was pronounced dead at around 7pm on Thursday after he collapsed during preparation for a final scene being shot at Hotel Danieli, according to multiple local outlets.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris production family,” a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the individual’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
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The show’s medical staff attempted to treat Borella, but he died at the scene, likely of “a sudden heart attack,” according to La Repubblica.
A locally hired 3rd AD on Emily in Paris, Borella previously worked on the medical drama DOC – Nelle tue mani (DOC – In Your Hands) in 2022.
Production on Emily in Paris resumed Saturday. Season 5 of the comedy, greenlighted last September, started filming in Rome in May before returning to Paris, with a few days in Venice scheduled at the tail-end of production.
“I think we’ve got a really terrific season coming up,” said Star last month. “We filmed in Rome for the first four weeks, and that was an exciting experience to be there. Now we’re back in Paris, Emily is definitely back in Paris.”
Season 5 of Emily In Paris is set to premiere Dec. 18 on Netflix.