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Auction for Extra Role in 'Emily in Paris' Sparks Controversy at Cannes

Auction for Extra Role in 'Emily in Paris' Sparks Controversy at Cannes

İrem Uğur
May 26 2024 - 07:45pm

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.

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Surprising Auction at Cannes

Surprising Auction at Cannes

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

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

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'

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.

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