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Emily in Paris Resumes Venice Shoot After Assistant Director Diego Borella Dies at 47

Production resumed in Venice two days later following a brief pause.

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Overview

  • Diego Borella collapsed during preparations for a scene at Venice’s Hotel Danieli on Thursday and died at the location.
  • The Venice health service reported an ambulance arrival at 18:42 and a pronouncement of death around 19:30 local time.
  • A local doctor cited a likely sudden heart attack as the cause, according to Italian outlets including La Repubblica.
  • Paramount Television Studios confirmed the death and issued condolences as filming was immediately halted.
  • Cameras were rolling again on Saturday with lead cast back on set in Venice, and the Season 5 premiere remains reported for Dec. 18.