Fans were on the edge of their seats and coffee cups when Lily Collins made a live appearance to announce very good news indeed. With the mix of charm and poise that has made her a star, Collins said it out loud and clear: There is going to be a fifth season of “Emily in Paris!” And yes, our beloved marketing maven, Emily Cooper, is going to have more adventures that somehow manage to be even more fantastical and visually stunning than the last. The announcement comes right on the heels of the recent drop of Season 4 Part Two.
Moreover, Lily provided a tempting look at what lies ahead. In Season 4, Emily’s escapades spread well beyond the Parisian arrondissements into the stunning, storied, and oh-so-romantic architecture of Rome. For Season 5, Lily dropped the hint that the Italian romance might grow even deeper, with Emily’s adventures unfurling in that boot-shaped paradise! Will she trade in her croissants for pizza, or is the storyline going to expand in even more surprising and titillating ways? You can be sure we asked. And at least for now, we’ll have to settle for not knowing.
Lily wasn’t the only one having epiphanies. The first female President of France, Bridget Myes, made a dazzling appearance on the show. Hers was no mere celebrity cameo but a high-profile endorsement, of sorts, that confirmed the show’s affectionate, even if irreverent, portrait of Parisian culture and the international symbol of style and romance that it has become.
Can you imagine chatting over the cultural impact of your series while sharing a dessert with the President? Mais oui! Très magnifique!
Lily’s expertise isn’t limited to the glimmer of Netflix – she’s headed for Broadway! This multi-talented diva will make her West End debut next month in the much-anticipated play “Barcelona.” Directed by the renowned Lynette Linton and co-starring the formidable Almorte (Jamie Parker), it seems likely that this play will prove to be a pivotal and exciting moment in Lily’s already illustrious career. Anyone fancy a quick trip to London to see this star shine on stage?
Lily doesn’t only have to work hard; she gets to have fun, too! Among chuckles and some good-natured teasing, she recounted the pleasant pandemonium of filming “Emily in Paris.” The precious courtyards and rueful streets of Paris become an even more magical setting for the show thanks to the flocks of fans that gather around (often in costume) to cheer on their inner Emily. The chaos that ensues when the production team tries to shoot a scene is almost impossible to describe, but Lily gamely gives it a shot.
As the conversation turned to more personal matters, Lily was excited to get her co-stars into the act. She’s given us a deliciously probing question to ask the rest of the cast, concerning their utterly fabulous dream companions to accompany them on a once-in-a-lifetime Roman Holiday. With a laugh, she said that her ideal ride-along partner with whom to share the Italian vespas would be Mindy Chen, Emily’s effervescent best friend – a choice that promises any way you slice it to be just one more moment in this series that’s apparently all about the “Mmm” factor.
The story that is “Emily in Paris” is not likely to dissipate anytime soon. Instead, it continues to evolve and enthrall viewers, even as we sit here today digesting its latest congealed updates from the set of Season 3. Series star Lily Collins, who plays our heroine in the 20-some-odd episodes we’ve seen thus far, has confirmed to us directly that the second season of the saga has now appeared on Netflix.
So, what awaits Emily in her future? Is she destined to take Europe by storm with the sheer force of her “American” charisma? For that matter, who will accompany her into the as-yet-undiscovered nooks and crannies of a European adventure? Once more, keep your chapeaus tightly atop your heads while you wade through the next episodes with your fingers guiding the way on a Netflix remote. Until the next time we rendezvous with Emily, à bientôt!
