Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Rupert Everett Claims 'Fired' from *Emily in Paris* Role
Actor Rupert Everett says he was let go from the show *Emily in Paris* after being in one episode.
He says he was told they would talk about the next season but never heard back.
Everett felt bad about this, saying it was a 'tragedy.'
However, someone from the show says Everett was only supposed to be in one episode and his character's story was done.
The show is getting ready for a new season, and they are filming in Paris again.
Rupert Everett claims he was 'fired' from *Emily in Paris* after appearing in one episode of Season 4.
Everett stated he was told they would 'speak' about future involvement but was not contacted.
Everett was 'in bed for two weeks' after learning he would not be returning.
A source stated Everett was only hired as a guest star, and his character concluded.
*Emily in Paris* was renewed for Season 5, and filming returned to Paris after Rome.
- Who
- Rupert Everett and a source close to the production of *Emily in Paris*.
- What
- Rupert Everett claims he was fired from *Emily in Paris*.
- When
- After filming an episode in Season 4.
- Where
- The Netflix series *Emily in Paris*.
- Why
- Everett says he wasn't asked back; a source says his character concluded.
Rupert Everett's Claim
Production's Response
Reason for Departure
Rupert Everett's Claim
Everett states he was fired after being told he'd be contacted for Season 5.
Production's Response
A source says Everett was a guest star and his character's story was complete.
- Show
- *Emily in Paris*
- Actor
- Rupert Everett
- Character
- Giorgio Barbieri
- Season
- 4
- Episode
- 'All Roads Lead to Rome'
- Status
- Guest star
- Season 5
- Renewed