Emily in Paris Season five is officially a few weeks away, which will see the return of Lily Collins, Ashley Park, and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu. And from the surprising new cast to the official teaser trailer, the Netflix show continues to make headlines.
it is EIP Fan-favorite actor Lucas Bravo is being talked about the world over, 37-year-old Lucas Bravo has played French chef Gabriel, Emily’s on-and-off boyfriend since the first season on the series. And given his non-appearance in the season five trailer and the uncertainty surrounding his return to the show, Bravo has been front and center.
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This week was no exception, as reports resurfaced about his original casting, with Bravo almost missing out on the role due to the network wanting a more established name.
According to Bravo, the show did not want to give a chance to an actor who did not have “enough background”. And as a result, he was initially forced out of the role.
Bravo recalled, “I wanted to live in a place where there were no services and I could just talk to the birds.” People In September 2024, he reported that he immediately went hiking in Corsica to overcome his depression.
According to the actor, it wasn’t until a fellow traveler borrowed his phone, driving hours away to get a signal, that he learned the show’s producers had changed their mind.
“He told me, ‘When I got service your phone was vibrating left and right, so you should check it out,'” the actor said, later finding 40 text messages and 30 missed calls.
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By that time, the role of Gabriel had already been finalized, but Bravo was reportedly told to try out for another potential love interest instead. And after a chemistry read with Lily Collins, she got the original role.
Bravo recalled, “It went very well. Lily is very generous.” “When you dive into his eyes, it’s really easy to connect with him.”
“We brought her back and she read with Lily,” show runner Darren Star recalled in a previous interview. Los Angeles Times“The chemistry was undeniable, She just has this natural charisma, a twinkle in her eye and an amazing sense of humor, I just wanted to go with my gut,”
Emily in Paris Season five is scheduled for release on December 18, 2025.
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