By: Mariah Thomas
Q) What were you initially told about Marcello when joining “Emily in Paris?”
A) At the beginning I didn’t know anything about my character – they had only given me the first two scenes in Megeve and I didn’t even know if my character would still be in the story.
Q) What can fans expect from Marcello’s story in this upcoming season?
A) Apart from the love story with Emily (Lily Collins), which as you can imagine will have ups and downs, Marcello in this season will experience a revolution in his work and family life which will lead him to realize his most forbidden dreams.
Q) Last season we got a glimpse of the tension between Emily and Marcello when it comes to dealing with his family’s business. Now that she is in more of a power position with the company will that cause issues for their romantic relationship?
A) Of course, mixing private life and work is always dangerous. In this story, too, their love will lead them to achieve great things, but it will also be the cause of much suffering.
Q) Throughout the show there has always been such an indecisive feeling when it comes to Emily’s romantic feelings. With what we see of her relationship with Marcello in Season 4, she seems to be all in. What about their connection differs from her past relationships with Alfie and Gabriel?
A) I don’t know if there’s something different with her past relationships. I’m not so self-centered as to think I’m that special. You should ask her or Darren [Starr].
Q) What has been your experience working closely with Lily Collins as a scene partner?
A) Lily is an incredible professional, even though she works every day in almost every scene she never misses a line. In addition to this, she always brings her kindness and humility to the set which makes everyone’s job easier.
Q) In a recent interview with Elle you mentioned getting to see the Fontana di Trevi completely empty for the first time while filming. What about that moment sparked emotion for you?
A) You just stop and admire it because you know that it will never happen again to have all that beauty, just for you, without all that confusion around and enjoy.
Q) “Emily in Paris” shoots in so many beautiful locations. What were some of your favorite places to film in for season 5?
A) The Taiano market at night without a doubt.
Q) Of course, you closely worked with Lily Collins portraying Emily’s love interest. Who else were you excited to get to share scenes with this season?
A) During this season I had a great friendship with Paul [Forman], so when we had scenes together it was a pleasure to share the scene with him.
Q) Is there a particular episode this season that you’d suggest fans keep an eye out for? Maybe one you’re most proud of the work you put into?
A) It’s hard to recommend a single episode, but I can say I’m happy and proud of the change in Marcello when he returns to Paris after breaking up with Emily in Rome. There’s a shift in his attitude, which is also accompanied by a change in style. We find him more mature and determined than in the past.
Q) What do you think continues to captivate audiences with each new season of “Emily In Paris?”
A) I don’t know, I think Darren knows what the audience needs – new loves, new cities, new characters and certainly the evolution of the protagonist who changes and grows over time as in real life.
Q) What are the other recent projects that you have been working on lately?
A) I just finished filming an Italian series that I’m very proud of. The series is called “Cagnaz” and my character is called Osso, and he’s very different from Marcello. That’s the beauty of our job: being able to play a thousand different characters and lives. The danger is always that you’ll only be called for similar roles when you play a successful character.
Q) What would you like to say to fans and supporters of you and your work?
A) Life is difficult and often there is no happy ending. The important thing is to do our best and always do it with kindness.