Overview

• Rupert Everett said he was “fired” from Season 5 after appearing as Giorgio Barbieri in the Season 4 finale, claiming he never received a follow-up call.
• A production source told Vanity Fair that Everett’s character was always intended as a guest arc that simply reached its conclusion.
• Netflix has declined to issue an official response to Everett’s allegation, leaving the dispute unresolved.
• Filming for Season 5 is under way in Rome and Paris, with creator Darren Star confirming that Emily Cooper will split her time between both cities.
• The public disagreement highlights the show’s pattern of short-term guest roles and broader communication gaps in scripted series production.