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‘Emily in Paris’ Resumes Venice Shoot After Crew Member’s Death Halted Production

Local authorities confirmed a 47-year-old assistant director died after collapsing at Venice’s Hotel Danieli.

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Hauptdarstellerin Lily Collins bei Dreharbeiten in Venedig
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Overview

  • Production briefly paused following the on-set death, and filming has now restarted in Venice, according to new set photos published by GALA.de.
  • Emergency responders attempted resuscitation with a defibrillator, but the man was declared dead at the scene, with a heart attack suspected by local reports.
  • Italian outlets have identified the deceased as Diego Borella, a Venice native with years of international film experience and work as a writer.
  • City officials in Venice offered condolences to the family, and the cast and crew were reported to be shaken by the incident.
  • Netflix had announced December 18 for season five’s debut, though it remains unclear whether the schedule will be affected.