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Get ready to dust off your berets and break out the croissants, because Emily in Paris is strutting its way back onto our screens! Season 5 of the fabulously chaotic Netflix hit is officially on the calendar for September 2024—and yes, Ashley Park is just as excited as the rest of us.
The Broadway babe turned Netflix sweetheart recently chatted with People magazine, where she spilled a few carefully curated beans about the upcoming season. Park, who plays Mindy Chen—Emily’s stylish BFF and singer-extraordinaire—is gearing up for her grand return and revealed that filming is set to kick off this summer. “Let me tell you, I am highly anticipating Emily in Paris,” she gushed, adding with a laugh, “It’s gonna be summertime and it’s gonna be in Europe, but I don’t even know what country at this point.”
Ah, classic Emily in Paris chaos: location TBD, wardrobe guaranteed.
As for juicy plot details? Park is keeping things under wraps (probably sworn to secrecy by the Netflix overlords), but she did drop one adorable hint—she’s totally rooting for Gabriel, played by Lucas Bravo, to finally get his fairy tale ending. “He deserves to be loved,” she said with all the hope of someone who’s watched too many rom-coms (haven’t we all?). “I surely hope for Gabriel, rooting for my character, that he will get a happy, happy, romantic ending.”
For those who need a refresher: last season left viewers emotionally whiplashed as Emily zipped off to Rome, briefly tangled with a new love interest, then made a dramatic love confession to Gabriel. Yep, it’s been a will-they-won’t-they rollercoaster with more twists than a French pastry.
Park also touched on the production process, revealing that the Emily in Paris team tends to write episodes as they go, often building off the chemistry and chaos of earlier scenes. “I wish I knew what was gonna be happening next,” she admitted, “but the writers, you know, they kind of write as we go, and they see how the stories open up.”
Fair enough—if there’s one thing the show does well, it’s unpredictability wrapped in couture.
And while she didn’t give away any spoilers (sorry, spoiler-hungry friends), Ashley did say she’s thrilled that filming is set for summer. “It was hard for me to film in the winter last time,” she said—understandably. Winter in Europe might look chic on screen, but behind the scenes? Probably lots of frozen fingers gripping lattes in oversized coats.
One thing’s for sure: whether it’s heartbreak or happily ever afters, haute couture or emotional detours, we’re in for another deliciously dramatic ride through the cobblestone streets of Emily Cooper’s life. Until then, seasons 1–4 are ready and waiting on Netflix for your next binge session.