Emily In Paris heartthrob Lucien Laviscount has revealed he was originally only meant to be in two episodes of the hit Netflix series.
The actor, 32 – who plays Alfie, Lily Collins’ Brit love interest in the drama series – is set to return this week for the ‘heartbreaking’ fourth instalment.
Speaking to hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Kemi Rodgers on Tuesday’s Capital Breakfast, Lucien gave an insight into what fans can expect.
Jordan asked: ‘Did you ever think that this show would be as big as it was, because everybody is talking about it? In the States as well, everybody loves it, don’t they?’
Lucien responded: ‘I came on second season, so I kind of had an inkling, but then obviously you had these shows that kind of hit through COVID, and everyone just binging at home.’
Emily In Paris heartthrob Lucien Laviscount has revealed he was originally only meant to be in two episodes of the hit Netflix series
He added: ‘So it was a little bit of a nerve-wracking kind of entrance on to the show. I was only supposed to do two episodes.
‘I remember it was supposed to be my last day, I got this little round of applause, and then Darren Star, the creator, comes in and says, “Lucien, you’re not leaving Paris.” And I’m like, “What have I done wrong?” I thought I was going to get arrested or something.
‘And he went, “No, we’re going to keep you around a little bit.” But yeah, the reach is just crazy.’
‘If it was always meant to be just two episodes, what do you think you did that made them really want to kind of go more into this character?’ Chris questioned.
‘I have no idea!’ the actor continued. ‘I’ve just got to thank the acting Gods that are out there somewhere in the ether.’
‘I guess just working with Lily as well, I think maybe we just had a good kind of relationship on set, and they wanted to keep me around.’
The third series ended on a chaotic cliffhanger when Emily’s romance with Alfie came to an abrupt end at Gabriel and Camille’s wedding, when Camille realised her husband-to-be had hidden feelings for Emily.
Asking what will happen next, Kemi said: ‘In the trailer, we’ve seen that maybe you’re kind of working out where you stand with each other, what’s going on?’
The actor, 32 – who plays Alfie, Lily Collins’ Brit love interest in the drama series – is set to return this week for the ‘heartbreaking’ fourth instalment (pictured in the trailer with Lily)
Speaking to hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Kemi Rodgers on Tuesday’s Capital Breakfast, Lucien gave an insight into what fans can expect
The actor explained: I was only supposed to do two episodes. It was supposed to be my last day, and then Darren Star, the creator, comes in and says, “Lucien, you’re not leaving Paris”‘
Lucien responded: ‘Gosh, I’d say that coming off the back of season three, it definitely ends on, I’d say, a cliffhanger as to what’s going to happen next.
‘It’s a little bit chaotic, it’s a little bit of a rollercoaster, first half of the season, for Alfie figuring out what’s what… A little bit heartbreaking. Yeah, a little bit heartbreaking, to be honest.’
The Emily In Paris season four trailer lifts the lid on Lily’s character Emily’s love triangle with Alfie and Gabriel when it was released last month.
Part 1 of the hit Netflix series, which airs August 15, will see Emily attempt to steer clear from her double romances and focus on herself.
As she roams around the city of love, Emily bumps into many ‘hot guys’ and realises she needs to make ‘new experiences’ after last seasons failed romances.
But as she tries her best to embrace newly-single life, Emily can’t help but reminisce on her relationships with Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo).
With best friend Mindy Chen (Ashley Park) urging ‘no relationship is perfect’ as Emily asks for advice, she quickly finds herself running back to the love triangle to find her one.
The Emily In Paris season four trailer lifts the lid on Lily Collins (L) character Emily’s love triangle with Alfie (Lucien Laviscount, R) and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo)
Part 1 of the hit Netflix series, which airs August 15, will see Emily attempt to steer clear from her double romances and focus on herself (Gabriel aka Lucas Bravo pictured)
In a predicament, Emily says: ‘I really thought that I could move on from them but they both means so much for different reasons.’
Mindy says: ‘Don’t over think it’.
In her work life, Emily once again clashes with her boss Sylvie Grateau (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) when her blogging her love life clashes with her work in the office.
The first five shows will be available to watch on August 15 with viewers having to wait almost an entire month for the second instalment on September 12.
Listen to Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby weekdays from 6:00am – 10:00am across the UK on air on Global Player.
