Emily in Paris, the deputy director suddenly dies during the shooting

A man working on the successful program Emily in Paris died during the shooting in Venice for the fifth season.

The Repubblica appointed man as Diego Borella, 47, who was deputy director of the show.

Doctors were called to the Danieli hotel in the city around 7:00 p.m. local time (6:00 p.m. BST) on Thursday, but could not save it, said the newspaper.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden death of a family member for the production of” Emily in Paris “, a spokesman for Paramount Television told BBC News, who produces the program for Netflix.

The Repubblica reports that Borella died after collapsing in front of colleagues while they were preparing to film a scene.

The medical staff of the show tried to treat Borella, but he died on the scene, he added.

The filming of Emily in Paris would have been temporarily suspended after her death.

“Our hearts go to the family and to beings dear to the individual during this incredibly difficult period,” continued the statement from the Paramount television studios.

The Emily Romantic Comedy series in Paris struck the screens during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

The successful show features Lily Collins as an American marketing manager Emily Cooper, and follows her life as she works in a company in Paris.

In season four, which was released in 2024, Emily moved to Rome to open a new office.

The show also features Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu in the role of Sylvie, Ashley Park as Mindy, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel and Lucien Laviscount like Alfie.

The fifth season should be broadcast later this year.