Lucien Laviscount revealed that he was cast for just two episodes as Alfie in Netflix's Emily in Paris. The role expanded unexpectedly after creator Darren Star decided to keep him on the show. Laviscount credits on-set chemistry with Lily Collins and good fortune for the change.
Lucien Laviscount joined Emily in Paris in season 2 as Alfie, one of Emily Cooper's love interests played by Lily Collins. He told Capital Breakfast in August 2024 that his initial contract covered only two episodes. 'It was a little bit of a nerve-wracking kind of entrance on to the show. I was only supposed to do two episodes,' Laviscount said. On what he thought was his final day, he received applause before Darren Star, the show's creator, informed him he would stay in Paris longer than planned. Laviscount initially feared he had done something wrong. Star reassured him, saying, 'No, we're going to keep you around a little bit.'