'Emily in Paris' Season 5 walk on role auctioned despite unconfirmed renewal

A walk-on role for the potential fifth season of Netflix's hit show, "Emily in Paris," fetched a staggering $271,226 according to Variety, at the amfAR Gala auction during the Cannes Film Festival.
The prize also includes a chance to attend the season 4 premiere in Los Angeles.

Presenters Winnie Harlow and Paris Jackson announced during the auction that filming for season 5 was set to begin in mid-2025, but Netflix has yet to officially greenlight the new season.
The auction description has since been updated to reflect the uncertainty, stating that the walk-on role is contingent upon season 5 being picked up.

The fate of "Emily in Paris" remains unknown, but fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season 4 premiere on August 15th.
The show's creator, Darren Star, has hinted at more stories to tell and a complicated future for the star-crossed lovers, Emily and Gabriel.

Lily Collins, who plays Emily, teased during a Netflix Tudum event in June 2023 that an "unexpected twist" in season 4, suggesting that her character will face difficult choices about what she truly wants.

While the auctioned walk-on role adds to the intrigue surrounding the show's future, fans will have to wait for official confirmation from Netflix about the renewal of "Emily in Paris" for season