Lucas Bravo Questions His Future in Emily in Paris

Lucas Bravo is contemplating whether to continue his role in Emily in Paris, expressing that playing Gabriel “is not fun anymore.”

Concerns About Character Development

In a recent interview, the actor voiced his dissatisfaction with his character’s trajectory since the show’s debut on Netflix in 2020. He noted, “The ‘sexy chef’ was very much part of me in Season 1, but we grew apart season after season due to his choices and the direction taken with him. I’ve never been so far away from him,” Bravo shared with Indie Wire.

Shift in Character Dynamics

Bravo reflected that in Season 1, “there was a lot of me in [Gabriel],” but now the character has become “kind of unaware of his surroundings” and is “always victimizing” himself. He also mentioned that Gabriel is “being manipulated by everyone,” which has made the filming experience less enjoyable for him.

Frustration with the Role

“It kind of became not fun for me to shoot or to see a character I love so much being slowly turned into guacamole. I really grew apart from him,” Bravo remarked about his recent experiences playing Gabriel.

Limitations in Creative Input

Bravo expressed that he has attempted to voice his concerns regarding the character but feels constrained within the script, stating, “there is only so much I can do.” He added, “I tried for seasons to bring nuances, but we don’t have much liberty on set. They know what they want, and we just have to comply.”

Contemplating Season 5

“It makes me question if I want to be part of Season 5 […] because my contract ends at Season 4,” he continued. “I really want to see if Gabriel gets back to his fun, cheeky, playful, alive self. Because three seasons playing melancholic, sad, depressed, and lost is not fun anymore.”

Reflections on the Show

Bravo also noted a “lack of risk” in the storylines, as the creators are hesitant to alter the formula that made Emily in Paris a hit. Despite his frustrations, he still holds the show dear to his heart. “I love the show. It started everything for me. I love the show and the people in it. That said, I feel frustrated with the direction my character is taking. But we’ll see where it goes. The show is not over.”

Person

Lucas Bravo, Darren Star, Olivia Rodrigo

Company Names

Netflix, Indie Wire

Titles

Emily in Paris, Guts, Sour

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