Auction for Extra Role in 'Emily in Paris' Sparks Controversy at Cannes
At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, a charity gala took an unexpected turn when an auction for a walk-on role in the hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' fetched a staggering 250,000 euros. However, the outcome wasn't as straightforward as it seemed. Here are the details.
Surprising Auction at Cannes
![Surprising Auction at Cannes](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-665366a3703f47403ce8346b/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-9a096e67e51ceed41ac8249f4395ed162676eca2.jpg)
During the AmfAR Gala, which aims to raise funds for HIV and AIDS research, an auction item shocked attendees. Hosted by Winnie Harlow and Paris Jackson, the auction offered a chance to appear as an extra in the upcoming season of 'Emily in Paris.'
The Winning Bid
![The Winning Bid](https://img-s2.onedio.com/id-665366d1934bb6e626178e21/rev-0/w-600/h-337/f-jpg/s-5a634aa69255144df93b9ba04c870e36bbffc01f.jpg)
According to a report by Independent, one attendee bid 250,000 euros for the chance to attend the premiere of the fourth season and secure a walk-on role in the fifth season of the series. The auction was described in the gala's campaign booklet as a special opportunity 'with the permission of the show's creator, Darren Star.'
Discrepancies and Uncertainty
![Discrepancies and Uncertainty](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-665366e4703f47403ce8346d/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-94f31a63c92275061ddf94670a70fd3422e767ca.jpg)
Despite the enticing offer, reality soon set in. Harlow and Jackson claimed that filming for the new season would commence in mid-2025. However, Netflix had previously indicated that there might not be a fifth season of 'Emily in Paris.' This casts doubt on the validity of the auctioned role.
Current Status of 'Emily in Paris'
![Current Status of 'Emily in Paris'](https://img-s1.onedio.com/id-665366f3934bb6e626178e23/rev-0/w-600/h-400/f-jpg/s-7494197eb5f94d03ca608a9b56357017ede4a9aa.jpg)
The popular series, starring Lily Collins, Ashley Park, and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, follows an American woman who relocates to Paris for a job opportunity. While the fourth season of 'Emily in Paris' will be released in two parts on Netflix, the fate of a fifth season remains uncertain. It is unclear whether the individual who paid 250,000 euros will actually get to participate in the show.
Send Comment