Emily in Paris has added five new cast members to the upcoming fourth season, releasing on Netflix next month.
Among them is a legendary stage and screen actor who will be very recognisable to British viewers.
BAFTA nominee Rupert Everett is joining the series as Giorgio Barbieri, the owner of a global interior design firm based in Rome.
Rupert is famed throughout British cinema and Hollywood for performances in Shakespeare in Love, Stardust, Napoleon and also for lending his voice to the Shrek franchise as Prince Charming.
An official description reads: “Giorgio makes it his business to know everyone else’s business, and to be the life of every party. He’s been friends with Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) for decades.”
This season, Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins) will be swapping the Arc de Triomphe for the Colosseum as she’s heading to Rome for new adventures.
Also among the new cast are Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello, Thalia Besson as Genevieve, Anna Galiena as Antonia Muratori and Raoul Bova as Giancarlo.
Marcello is described as: “Originally from Rome, Marcello is direct, confident, and values simplicity. He's substantive but never flashy — true to the roots of his family's company.”
While Genevieve is Laurent's (Arnaud Binard) “20-something daughter from a past relationship, who's just moved from New York City to Paris to start her career.
“Her bright, eager demeanor immediately endears her to Emily, who’s thrilled to have an American expat to mentor. But their similarities may end up complicating Emily's life — both professionally and personally.”
Also joining is legendary Italian actress Anna Galiena as Marcello’s mother, “the matriarch of the Muratori family, and the head of the family business.
“Antonia presides over their small village by building up the community and taking care of the people who live and work there. Even in uncertain times, Antonia is committed to maintaining the company’s soul.”
And Giancarlo is described as “a charming, self-assured, successful Roman commercial director who used to be Sylvie's film professor.”
A synopsis for the new season reads: “After the dramatic events of Camille (Camille Razat) and Gabriel’s (Lucas Bravo) misbegotten wedding, Emily is reeling.
“She has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s (Lucien Laviscount) worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed.
“At work, Sylvie is forced to confront a thorny dilemma from her past for the sake of her marriage, and the Agence Grateau team navigates personnel shakeups.
“Mindy (Ashley Park) and the band prepare for Eurovision, but when funds run dry, they’re forced to get thrifty.
“Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of.”
Emily in Paris is available to stream on Netflix.
