Emily in Paris' upcoming season will be its last
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Netflix announced on Thursday, May 21, that the sixth season of the comedy will wrap the series
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“Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime," creator Darren Star said in a statement
Emily in Parisis coming to an end.
Netflix announced on Thursday, May 21, that the romantic comedy's forthcoming sixth season will be its last, as production kicks off today in Greece.
“MakingEmily in Pariswith this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime," creatorDarren Starsaid in a statement.
"As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount and, most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us," Star, 64, added. "We can’t wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always haveEmily in Paris!”
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The latest news for theLily Collins-led series came in the form of behind-the-scenes photos of Collins, 37, and Star on set, as well as a video announcement shared on social media. "Hey, it's Lily, I just wanted to share something with you all," Collins said in the footage. "After six unforgettable years of playing Emily Cooper, I'm here to share that this upcoming sixth season will be our final."
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She added, "Season 6 will bring you everything you love about the show and serve as the final chapter in Emily's adventure of a lifetime. Our entire cast and crew are pouring our hearts into making this a fantastic farewell season, which we're now filming. I can't wait for all the magic ahead and to celebrate our final season with you in the most chic way yet. We're so incredibly grateful and we love you all,à bientôt!"
Netflix confirmed to PEOPLE back in April that season 6 would be filmed in Greece and Monaco. The series was renewedback in Januaryfollowing the success of season 5.
Season 5 followed Emily's life as "just as everything falls into place" for her in Italy, when all of a sudden "a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks," per its official synopsis.Emily in Parisfirst debuted on Netflix in October 2020.
In addition to Collins andAshley Park, the cast includes Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie and Lucien Laviscount, among others.
Star previously spoke about the show's longevity withEntertainment Tonightin August 2024, revealing that he'd want the show to continue "as long as they'll have us, and as long as our audience is" there. "I think the world just keeps broadening and becoming deeper as every season continues," he added at the time.
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