Netflix films Emily in Paris in Mykonos

Netflix’s glossy tourist-machine of a series is heading to Mykonos. That matters because *Emily in Paris* does not just use places as scenery — it turns them into aspirational backdrops people want to visit, post, and spend money in. The gap until now was specificity. Greece had been announced for season 6, but not the exact island. On April 29, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis filled that in and said the show will film in Mykonos in May. (en.protothema.gr) ### What actually got confirmed? The new thing is simple — Mykonos is no longer just rumor or fan speculation. Mitsotakis said during a Cabinet meeting that *Emily in Paris* will film there in May, and Greek outlets treated that as a direct confirmation tied to the government’s broader push to grow film production in Greece. (en.protothema.gr) ### Why was the prime minister talking about a Netflix show? Because this was not random celebrity chatter. The comment came while Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and EKOME chief Leonidas Christopoulos were presenting a five-year strategy for Greece’s film industry. So the subtext was obvious — Greece wants more international productions, and landing a big Netflix title is proof of concept. (en.protothema.gr) ### Why Mykonos? Mykonos fits the show almost too perfectly. *Emily in Paris* trades in postcard luxury — fashion, romance, beach clubs, old streets, impossible sunsets. Mykonos already sells that image globally, so it gives the series a ready-made visual language without need(en.protothema.gr)th how the series has previously used Rome, Venice, Saint-Tropez, and Megève. (variety.com) ### Was Greece already in the plan? Yes — but only at the country level. Earlier in April, trade coverage said season 6 would start production in May and add Greece and Monaco as new locations. What Mitsotakis added was the exact Greek destination and the likely timing window on the island itself. That is the piece local tourism businesses and location-watchers did not have before. (variety.com) ### How does this connect to the show’s story? The series had already planted the seed. Variety’s season 6 preview noted that the Greek setting points to unfinished business between Emily and Gabriel after he sent her a postcard inviting her on a Greek getaway in the season 5 finale. So Mykonos is not just a production convenience — it likely ties into an actual romantic beat in the next season. (variety.com) ### Is this a big deal for Mykonos? Probably, yes — though not in a magical overnight way. Prestige TV can give a destination a burst of attention, especially one already wired for luxury travel. Mykonos does not need introduction, but a Netflix showcase can refresh the island’s image for viewers who may be choosing between Mediterranean(variety.com) lift than some measurable tourism shock. That is an inference from the show’s travel-driven format and Mykonos’s existing brand strength. (greekreporter.com) ### What was the tone of the announcement? Surprisingly casual. Mitsotakis reportedly made the comment in a joking mood and even teased ministers to move fast if they wanted a cameo. That matters because it suggests the production is being treated not as a secretive closed set but as a welcome, high-visibility cultural win. (en([greekreporter.com)takis-seal-of-approval-what-he-said-at-cabinet/)) ### So what’s the bottom line? The real news is not that *Emily in Paris* is going somewhere sunny. It is that Greece’s season 6 role now has a name, a place, and a month. Mykonos is in, filming is expected in May, and Greece gets a very visible test case for its pitch to global productions. (en.protothema.gr)