This third season ofEmily in Parisbroadcast from December 21 on Netflix, is still as bizarre as ever. The costumes are even more delirious, and this time, we give more space to the other characters in the series, which gives them a little more depth.
Emily has ambitions. She still talks so much about work, to the great despair of Parisians, and is banking on her career, just like chef Gabriel, who wants to have his own restaurant and his Michelin star. “The tourist season is over! “, launches in interview the actor Lucas Bravo who embodies Gabriel. “Even if Paris remains a character in the series, it is no longer the main subject, we are no longer in the discovery of the manners and customs of Parisians. We are immersed in Parisian life and its little daily dramas, the characters now live on their own, which enriches the story. »
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Lucas Bravo and William Abadie in Emily in Paris
“Gabriel, who is a romantic, is tossed about in the first two seasons. He does not assume his choices, he does stupid things, but this time, he is maturing. He wants to realize himself, he takes things in hand, he will do everything to live his dreams, and he knows where he is going, ”he continues.
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Ashley Park, Lily Collins and Camille Razat in Emily in Paris
The actor William Abadie, who is very fond of Antoine Lambert, the character he plays, shares this opinion. “We discover new facets of the personality of this businessman and of the world in which he evolves. He will have to make choices for his Maison Lavaux business. He has a nose for the perfume he produces, but also for unearthing new talent! he says. The very seductive and cliché side of the character (married, he had Sylvie Grateau, Emily’s snobby boss, as a mistress in the first season) has evaporated a bit. “It’s fun, seduction, and certain morals [l’infidélité] are elements of the reputation of the French that amuse the Americans a lot! »
Tips for Darren Star
The creator of the series, the American Darren Star, is a lover of Paris. In the episodes, the French capital is once again grandiose, just like Provence, where we take a little detour. “It feels good to go to Provence, it’s a luxury these days to have silence, the sound of crickets, the smell of lavender. France is beautiful and I rediscover it through the eyes of the creator of the series, Darren Star. It restores the image of France and it makes me feel good, even as a Frenchman, ”said Lucas Bravo, who lives in Paris.
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Lucas Bravo is Chief Gabriel in Emily in Paris.
The actor nevertheless gave him a few cooking tips since he finds him very old France in his gastronomic approach; we remember that chef Gabriel served Norman-style tripe in the second season. “Darren Star is very fond of Burgundy cuisine, I suggested that he modernize the menu, so we went to see a Michelin green star chef, who has an eco-responsible approach, he recycles and everything is organic. The chef created the dishes that appear in Gabriel’s new restaurant. It’s a nice development, there’s a little green message that goes very well with Gabriel, a more down-to-earth character in the series, ”explains Lucas Bravo, very enthusiastic.
Change their life
The success ofEmily in Paris changed the lives of these two actors and brought them notoriety. ” I see. There is recognition, but this little spark in the eyes of the people I meet, for an actor, it is the greatest gift, ”recognizes William Abadie.
William Abadie is a Frenchman who lives in New York. “I experienced the opposite of Emily, but the difference was that I was a little more prepared when I arrived. I had a passion that I cultivated for the United States, particularly for New York”, says the one we will see in the second season of And Just Like That… that he just turned. He plays Seema’s love interest, Carrie’s new friend and real estate agent. “My first professional role in New York was in an episode of Sex and the City, a small role where I play a salesman from Prada, so I have a real attachment to Darren Star and his universe. »
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The actors ofEmily in Paris at the grand premiere of the third season in Paris
Lucas Bravo knows he’s very lucky, especially since he’s just had an incredible year. ” Movies Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris and Ticket to Paradise [avec Julia Roberts et Georges Clooney] were exceptional experiences. You never know how long it’s going to last, everything goes very quickly, it could end tomorrow so I’m taking advantage of it, and I’m very privileged with the year I’ve had,” he said.
We ask him THE question that animates the fans of the series on social networks: team Alfie or team Gabriel? ” I am team Alfie, because I love his antagonistic side, he is not in the hype from Paris, he brings a bit of balance to the series and in Emily’s life, he is more realistic,” says Lucas Bravo.
In closing, even though the interview time is up, Lucas Bravo extends because it’s about soccer. He is the son of Daniel Bravo, a former French professional soccer player (he played for Paris Saint-Germain). He is asked if France will win the World Cup: “I am in love with my French soccer team, I watch the matches, and I do not say no to a third star on the jersey! »
On Netflix, from December 21