“Emily in Paris ”assistant director dies while filming season 5 in Venice

An Emily in Paris crew member died suddenly on Thursday while filming the show's fifth season in Venice.

The filmmaker was assistant director Diego Borella, according to local outlets La Reppublica and Il Messaggero.

A spokesperson for Paramount Television Studios confirmed the news in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.

"We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the 'Emily in Paris' production family," the spokesperson said. "Our hearts go out to the individual's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

EW has reached out to representatives for Netflix, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media for comment.

The AD collapsed around 7 p.m. local time while shooting the final take of the day inside Venice's Hotel Danieli, according to La Reppublica. Medical personnel unsuccessfully attempted to revive Borella while on set.

An ambulance was called to set, The Independent reported.

"Our ambulance arrived at 18.42 (on Thursday evening)," the health service in Venice told the outlet. "Medics made attempts to resuscitate him. But in the end, all efforts proved fruitless. At around 19.30, he was pronounced deceased."

Production was suspended following the incident. The show had resumed filming by Saturday, with stars Lily Collins, Eugenio Franceschini, Ashley Park, and Paul Forman shooting a scene in a boat, according to PEOPLE.

Borella was a multidisciplinary artist who worked in visual arts and literature in addition to TV production.

"I have fond memories of Diego; he was a handsome, elegant guy with a lot of style," Mattia Berto, an actor and friend of Borella, told Spanish outlet El Mundo. "The last time we saw each other was at a dinner in Paris with his best friend and mine, whom I called on Thursday. She was devastated. Diego had a great sense of humor, was brilliant, and very talented. His is a young life cut short, so there aren't many words. Just great sadness."

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Emily in Paris is set to premiere its fifth season on Dec. 18. The show will see Collins' titular protagonist split her time between France and Italy, with a significant portion of the season taking place in Rome in addition to Venice. Bryan Greenberg, Michèle Laroque, and Minnie Driver have all joined the cast for season 5.

"From Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins, we can't wait to share where Emily's next chapter takes us," creator Darren Star told Tudum on Wednesday. "Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level."

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