Many were heartbroken when Emily Cooper from Emily in Paris decided to move to Rome, leaving behind the magical city of Paris and Gabriel in season four.
But hope is still not lost…
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is committed to ensuring that the beloved Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’ remains set in Paris.
In an interview with Variety on Wednesday, Macron emphasised his determination, stating, “We will fight hard. We will ask them to remain in Paris. ‘Emily in Paris’ in Rome doesn’t make sense.”
Rome’s mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, spontaneously responded to the French President’s comments. He wrote on X, “Dear Emmanuel Macron, don’t worry: Emily is doing great in Rome. And one can’t control the heart: let’s let her choose.”
Caro @EmmanuelMacron stai tranquillo: Emily a Roma sta benissimo. E poi al cuor non si comanda: facciamo scegliere lei https://t.co/n0EgAfMhrl
— Roberto Gualtieri (@gualtierieurope) October 9, 2024
In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Gualtieri added, “I would like to hope that Macron was joking because he ought to know that a production company like Netflix does not take orders from heads of state.”
‘Emily in Paris,’ which stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a young American marketing executive who relocates from Chicago to Paris, has become one of Netflix’s top-viewed series.
In fact, a study by France’s National Film Centre in January found that nearly 10 per cent of tourists decided to visit the country after watching the series, with Emily in Paris playing a key role in inspiring these trips.
However, Macron has another strong connection with the show. In a cafe scene where Emily asks for a selfie, his wife, Brigitte Macron, made a cameo appearance in season four.
“I was super proud, and she was very happy to do it. It’s just a few minutes, but I think it was a very good moment for her. I think it’s good for the image of France. “Emily in Paris” is super positive in terms of attractiveness for the country. For my own business, it’s a very good initiative.”
Will the president try a cameo in the show, like his wife? Macron responded quickly, “I’m less attractive than Brigitte!”
We’ll have to wait until season five to find out if it’s Emily in Paris or Emily in Rome!
