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In Paris, one actor reportedly had to bid Emily "adieu." Rupert Everett, who played a minor part in the season four finale as interior designer Giorgio Barbieri, recently revealed that he was let go from the Netflix series and expressed how much the decision affected him.
"I performed a scene in the most recent season, and they said, 'We'll talk next year,'" he said in a July 29 interview with Vanity Fair Italia. "I waited for a call, but in the end, I never received one, so I was fired."
He added, “Show business is always very difficult, from the beginning to the end. When they write the screenplay, they think they want you—but then things change, and they lose your character. I don’t know why.”
But despite his grasp of the industry, Rupert said the decision still took its toll. “For me, it was a tragedy,” the 66-year-old said. “I was in bed for two weeks because I couldn’t get over it.”
Rupert’s confirmation that he won’t be returning for season five of the hit Netflix show—which began filming in May—comes on the heels of a separate cast shakeup: Camille Razat, who played a character by the same name across all four installments of the show, shared she will be stepping away from the series “after an incredible journey.”
“It has been a truly wonderful experience, one filled with growth, creativity, and unforgettable memories,” she added in her April Instagram post, expressing her gratitude to Netflix, Paramount, and Emily in Paris’ creator Darren Star. “For their trust and for giving me the opportunity to bring Camille to life and leaving the door open for her return, as she will always be a part of the Emily in Paris world.”
The 31-year-old added, “This character has meant a lot to me, and I feel that her storyline has naturally come to an end. It felt like the right moment to explore new horizons.” Among those new opportunities is focusing on her production company Tazar, which Camille confirmed was embarking on its first feature film. Following the announcement, many of Camille’s costars shared their support, including Lily Collins, proving the pair’s offscreen love despite their tumultuous onscreen relationship. “Love you, sister,” Lily wrote in the comments section. “It’s been a wild ride and an absolute pleasure. You’re a rockstar. So proud of you.” Ashley Park, meanwhile, added, “Love you so much, always proud of you.”
