History of Emily in Paris in Timeline

Emily in Paris, created by Darren Star for Netflix, centers on Emily Cooper, an American marketing executive who relocates to Paris to offer an American perspective to a French marketing firm. The series follows Emily as she navigates challenges in her career, romantic relationships, and friendships while adapting to a new culture. Key cast members include Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, and others, portraying the various relationships and conflicts Emily encounters in her new life in Paris.

September 5, 2018: Series Order Announcement

On September 5, 2018, it was announced that Paramount Network had given "Emily in Paris" a series order for a first season of 10 episodes.

September 2018: Series Order

In September 2018, "Emily in Paris" was given a straight-to-series order by Paramount Network.

April 3, 2019: Lily Collins Cast

On April 3, 2019, Lily Collins was cast as the titular Emily in "Emily in Paris".

August 13, 2019: Ashley Park Joins Cast

On August 13, 2019, Ashley Park joined the main cast of "Emily in Paris".

August 2019: Filming Begins

In August 2019, filming for "Emily in Paris" began in Île-de-France, mainly in Paris and its suburbs.

August 2019: Principal Photography Begins

In August 2019, principal photography for the first season of "Emily in Paris" began in Paris and its suburbs.

September 19, 2019: Additional Cast Members Announced

On September 19, 2019, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Camille Razat, and Bruno Gouery joined the cast of "Emily in Paris" in starring roles, while Kate Walsh, William Abadie, and Arnaud Viard were cast in recurring roles.

November 2019: Additional Photography in Chicago

In November 2019, additional photography for the first season of "Emily in Paris" took place in Chicago.

July 13, 2020: Move to Netflix Reported

On July 13, 2020, it was reported that "Emily in Paris" would move from Paramount Network to Netflix.

July 2020: Series Moved to Netflix

In July 2020, the series "Emily in Paris" moved from Paramount Network to Netflix.

October 2, 2020: Series Premiere

On October 2, 2020, "Emily in Paris" premiered on Netflix to mixed reviews in the United States and criticism in France.

October 5, 2020: Top Ten Streaming Show

For the week of October 5, 2020, "Emily in Paris" reached the top ten list of most watched streaming shows per Nielsen.

October 2020: "La Vie en rose" Tops Billboard Chart

In October 2020, Ashley Park's "La Vie en rose", sung a cappella by Mindy Chen, reached number one on Billboard's Top TV Songs chart. Additionally, Kid Francescoli's "Moon" and Cavale's "Burst Into Flames" also debuted on the chart.

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November 11, 2020: Season 2 Renewal

On November 11, 2020, Netflix renewed "Emily in Paris" for a second season.

November 2020: Season 2 Renewal

In November 2020, Netflix renewed "Emily in Paris" for a second season.

May 3, 2021: Filming for Season 2 Begins

On May 3, 2021, filming for the second season of "Emily in Paris" began.

May 24, 2021: Lucien Laviscount Cast

On May 24, 2021, Lucien Laviscount was cast in a recurring role in "Emily in Paris", while William Abadie was promoted to series regular for the second season.

July 19, 2021: Filming for Season 2 Concludes

On July 19, 2021, filming for the second season of "Emily in Paris" concluded.

November 9, 2021: Season 1 DVD Release

On November 9, 2021, the first season of "Emily in Paris" was released on DVD.

December 22, 2021: Season 2 Premiere

On December 22, 2021, the second season of "Emily in Paris" premiered on Netflix.

January 10, 2022: Seasons 3 & 4 Renewal

On January 10, 2022, Netflix renewed "Emily in Paris" for a third and fourth season.

January 2022: Seasons 3 & 4 Renewal

In January 2022, Netflix renewed "Emily in Paris" for a third and fourth season.

April 10, 2022: Laviscount Promoted

On April 10, 2022, Lucien Laviscount was promoted to series regular for the third season of "Emily in Paris".

June 2022: Filming for Season 3 Begins

In June 2022, filming for the third season of "Emily in Paris" began.

December 6, 2022: Season 3 Premiere at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

On December 6, 2022, the third season of "Emily in Paris" had its premiere at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

December 21, 2022: Season 3 Premiere

On December 21, 2022, the third season of "Emily in Paris" premiered.

June 6, 2023: Filming for Season 4 Delayed

On June 6, 2023, it was reported that filming for the fourth season of "Emily in Paris" has been delayed due to the writers strike.

January 19, 2024: Filming for Season 4 Begins

On January 19, 2024, filming for the fourth season of "Emily in Paris" began.

August 15, 2024: Season 4 Part 1 Premiere

On August 15, 2024, the first part of the fourth season of "Emily in Paris" premiered.

September 12, 2024: Season 4 Part 2 Premiere

On September 12, 2024, the second part of the fourth season of "Emily in Paris" premiered.

September 2024: Video Game Adaptation Release

In September 2024, Netflix released "Netflix Stories: Emily in Paris", a video game adaptation for iOS and Android.

September 2024: Series Renewed for Fifth Season

In September 2024, the series "Emily in Paris" was renewed for a fifth season by Netflix.

September 16, 2024: Series Renewed for Fifth Season

On September 16, 2024, Netflix renewed the series "Emily in Paris" for a fifth season.

2024: "Emily Effect" on Paris Tourism

In 2024, the show's popularity has reportedly increased tourism in Paris, with hotels and restaurants benefiting. A survey found that 38% of tourists cited "Emily in Paris" as a reason for visiting the city.

January 22, 2025: Laviscount Returns

On January 22, 2025, Lucien Laviscount returned as a series regular for the fifth season of "Emily in Paris" after appearing as recurring in the fourth season.