Will Emily in Paris Season 5 Say Au Revoir to Lucas Bravo?

Netflix just dropped the Emily in Paris Season 5 teaser, but one glaring omission has fans buzzing: Lucas Bravo, the fan-favorite behind Gabriel. After weeks of speculation over his absence, the actor finally broke his silence.

Netflix just dropped the Emily in Paris Season 5 teaser, and yes, the internet clocked who isn’t in it: Lucas Bravo’s Gabriel. If you’re wondering what that means, same. Here’s where things stand, what Season 5 actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not very Paris), and a tough update from the set.

The Gabriel question the teaser dodges

Gabriel — Emily’s chef neighbor and ex, played by Lucas Bravo — is nowhere in the teaser. Fans spun up theories, and Bravo clearly noticed. In an interview with E! News, he leaned into the mystery:

I would love to tell you something. I like the fact that I'm not in the trailer and that it creates a conversation, and I'm gonna keep the conversation running. I won't say anything.

Here’s the bottom line: Netflix has confirmed he will be back this season. Bravo, however, didn’t clarify whether the trailer snub hints at anything bigger — which tracks with his past comments about Gabriel not being the most fun role for him anymore. So for now, it’s wait-and-see by design.

So what’s actually new in Season 5?

Short answer: a lot. The show is shifting gears in a way that’s going to feel different from the early seasons — in a good way, hopefully.

• Emily relocates to Italy, specifically Rome. Bye, croissants; hello, carbonara.
• She’s not just sightseeing — she’s running a brand-new Agence Grateau office in Rome, which is a real step up in responsibility for her.
• There’s a new romance: Emily starts seeing Marcello, played by newcomer Eugenio Franceschini.

Ashley Park says bring tissues (and jazz hands)

Ashley Park teased that Season 5 digs into more emotional territory than usual — not in a moody, grayscale way, but with character relationships, friendships, and that core sisterhood getting seriously tested. She also hinted Mindy is headed for some big, big song-and-dance moments this year. Translation: expect both feelings and fireworks.

A tragedy on set in Italy

Production faced a devastating loss during filming in Venice. Diego Borella, a 47-year-old locally hired assistant director, collapsed on set and died from a sudden heart attack. He was pronounced dead at 7 pm local time on August 21. It happened as the team was getting ready to shoot a final scene at Venice’s Hotel Danieli. Medical staff tried to revive him but couldn’t. Paramount Television Studios issued a statement sharing their sorrow and support for his family and loved ones. The cast and crew have been mourning him as they finished the season.

When we’ll actually see it

Emily in Paris Season 5 premieres December 18 on Netflix. The Rome pivot, the Marcello romance, the promised musical swings, and the unanswered Gabriel question — it’s a lot. I’m curious whether the show’s new location gives it a second wind or just a prettier backdrop for the usual chaos. Either way, the countdown is on.