Emily in Paris rocked by death of assistant director

The hit Netflix show suspended filming after Borella collapsed and died at the Hotel Danieli in Venice on Thursday

However, members of the show’s cast - including Lily Collins, Eugenio Franceschini, Ashley Park and Paul Forman - have been spotted by People magazine returning to the set in Venice.

The cast and crew had been filming season five of the show over recent weeks. However, the cameras stopped rolling after Borella died.

In a statement given to People, a Paramount Television Studios spokesperson confirmed his death.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the Emily in Paris production family. Our hearts go out to the individual’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

Borella - who trained in Rome, London and New York - had been in Italy in recent weeks to work on the show’s upcoming season which sees the main character move to Rome.

AAP