‘Emily in Paris’ Season 6 Tweaks Shoot Schedule Following Minnie Driver’s Crash

Published 08/06/2026, 11:47 PM CDT

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Emily in Paris Season 6 has adjusted its shooting schedule after Minnie Driver was involved in a car accident in France. The Paris-set finale season has otherwise carried on without major disruption, moving between glamorous European locations with clockwork precision. Behind the scenes, though, the cast has weathered an unexpected scare that tested the production's resilience. Details of the incident, and how the show responded, reveal just how tightly this final chapter has been held together.

As Driver's video update revealed just how close the scare came, the production made sure the show's final season barely missed a beat.

Emily in Paris schedule barely shifts despite Minnie Driver's crash

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Minnie Driver from Emily in Paris stunned followers by confirming a serious accident during time off from filming. Speaking from bed in a neck brace, she admitted the shock had left her in tears, though grateful to be alive. Driver credited the electric car she was riding in for helping her walk away from the crash.

"I got into a really bad car accident a few days ago," she said in an Instagram video

She added, "driving on a country road in the middle of France," pinpointing where the frightening ordeal unfolded.

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Behind the scenes, production on Emily in Paris has largely continued as planned despite the scare. Driver shared the updates on Instagram while filming abroad. Only one scene involving her needed rescheduling, lining up with a break she already had planned before the crash. She was off duty when it happened, and the team expects her back once she has fully recovered.

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While Driver eyes a full recovery, the show carrying her story is already gearing up to say goodbye for good.

Emily in Paris is officially coming to an end

Lily Collins confirmed that Emily in Paris will close out its story with a sixth and final season, ending a run that began in 2020. She shared the news through an emotional video message, thanking viewers for six years of following Emily Cooper's escapades abroad. Collins promised the last chapter would deliver everything audiences have loved about the character while giving her arc a proper send-off. Creator Darren Star echoed the sentiment, praising the cast and crew for their dedication to closing the story well.

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Filming for the finale season began in Greece before moving through Monaco and settling in Paris for the bulk of production. Since its 2020 debut, the series has topped charts in ninety countries, turning Emily Cooper's romantic tangles and career pivots into a global favorite. Even with Driver's accident briefly rearranging one scene, the final season has largely stayed on its intended course toward Paris. The show that built an empire on chaos and croissants is finally ready to close its last chapter.

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