One of Netflix s biggest hits of the last year found itself as the subject of criticism and controversy when awards season rolled around. Emily in Paris, starring Lily Collins, was nominated for a Golden Globe despite receiving average reviews upon its release, and especially considering some of [.]
While Emily in Paris divided armchair critics, the show attracted a huge following. Just this weekend, Netflix revealed that 58 million people tuned it to follow Emily and her adventures in the French capital.
Avid fans of the show can now sleep safe in the knowledge that filming for season two has officially started.
The show s creator, Darren Star, said yesterday that the cast and crew are back in Paris and filming for season two has gotten underway.
Star said: I am thrilled to be returning to Paris for a second season to continue Emily s adventures in the magical City of Light.
Ready: Despite the fact she was about to get wet, Lily appeared to be in good spirits as she laughed while throwing her arms up in the air before her co-star drenched her
Moving out the way: Lily stood firm but moved her head to the side so that her face wasn t covered with the alcohol
Going for it: Lily s cast member covered her from head to toe in champagne
Quick: Once the scene was over a number of crew members rushed to Lily s side and covered her with a towel to dry her dress for another take
Shocked: Lily wore a surprised expression during the scene
What will season 2 be about?
While we don’t know the official plot of
Emily in Paris season 2 yet, Darren Star and the cast have hinted at what to expect.
Star told Oprah Daily that Emily will be “more of a part of the fabric of the world she’s living in.”
“She’ll be more of a resident of the city. She’ll have her feet on the ground a little more. She’s making a life there,” he said, which hopefully means Emily will stop being embarrassing.
Star also told Vanity Fair that he’s really keen to explore more of the supporting characters, like Sylvie.
Where the finale left Emily with Gabriel and Camille creates a very complicated situation, Darren Star says, teasing a possible Season 2.
To put that into perspective, Netflix released the fun little graphic, below, which measures that 58 million in croissants, Eiffel Towers. âAs an actor, an artist, and a creative, the most meaningful gift is to connect with people through your art in some way,â Collins said during a conversation withÂ
Todayâs Al Roker. âItâs an honor to be associated with a project that provided people with some much-needed relief during a trying time when everyone was looking for a reason to smile and laugh.â