The British actor also shares his experience working with Lily Collins, filming in Paris and much more
With the current state of the world, the release of Emily in Paris season two today (December 22) on Netflix could not come at a better time. There is much to look forward to in the second instalment of the award-winning rom-com series: bold fashion, catchy music and love triangles—all in an escapist Covid-free universe.
This season picks up with Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, in her second year at luxury marketing firm Savoir, trying to navigate the messy aftermath of giving in to her attraction to Gabriel, the handsome Parisian chef who also happens to be her good friend and client Cami's very recent ex.
Enter Alfie (new cast member Lucien Laviscount), a charming but cynical British banker working in Paris. Preferring football and pints to boules and baguette, he bristles at Emily's bright-eyed optimism and love for the city until he gets to know her better. Not much is known about this new love interest—until now.
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In this exclusive interview, Laviscount, known for his roles on Scream Queens, Trust and Katy Keene, gives us all the details about playing this enigmatic new character in season two of Emily in Paris.
How does it feel to join one of the most watched, most talked about Netflix series in the world?
Wow—hearing that made me really nervous for a second! First and foremost, I’m a massive fan of good TV. Darren Star creates these characters that you could put anywhere in the world and they just meld into amazing stories. I grew up watching his shows and I’m a massive fan of Emily in Paris so to be part of this cast and crew of people who want to make good TV is a real blessing and responsibility.
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How would you describe your character Alfie and his relationship with Emily?
Alfie is sarcastic, confusing and downright fun!
As for his relationship with Emily, Alfie opens up a new world for Emily to experience different things. She lives in a world where it’s all about work. She’s always busy fixing things for everyone else. Alfie lets her be a little naughty and do things for herself for once. I don’t see it as purely romance but it’s definitely a necessary component that makes Emily’s life light up a little more.
