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Emily in Paris Halts Venice Shoot After Assistant Director Dies

Netflix has paused filming following a confirmed on-set death in Venice.

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Hauptdarstellerin Lily Collins bei Dreharbeiten in Venedig
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Overview

  • Venice authorities said a 47-year-old assistant director collapsed during filming at a hotel and could not be resuscitated.
  • Italian media reported the incident occurred at the Hotel Danieli during one of the final planned scenes of the Venice schedule.
  • The city administration offered condolences to the family, and reports cite a suspected heart attack without an official medical confirmation.
  • Netflix has paused production in the city with no timetable yet for resumption.
  • The Venice shoot had been scheduled through Monday, and Netflix had slated season five to launch shortly before Christmas.