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Spoilers ahead for season one ofEmily in Paris.
Youre playing a big, up-and-coming Parisian chef on the show.
I learned amazing techniques and ways to recycle everything youre not using.
Did you think youd become a chef full-time?That was definitely my side job.
I was auditioning at the same time.
You know, you have ups and downs, and that was the slow part.
Little by little he gave me more responsibilities.
Did you have to cook much for the show?I just did the omelet in the kitchen scene.
The rest was prepared by set decorators.
I obviously didnt have the time to cook for six or seven people while shooting.
But yeah, I just did the omelet.
Luckilythatone was a success.
Youll just end up being an asshole.
To see that curiosity in her wakes him up.
The choice is between your principles and your happiness.
Was that intentional?Yes it was!
Im glad you caught that, because it was intended and we definitely played it that way.
there are little hints that were in Paris and anything can happen.
I didnt want the Paris to be too Americanized.
But I found myself, many times, in those kinds of situations, like smoking after the gym.
When your lungs are open and youre ready to receive fresh air, Parisians love to smoke.
I was surprised at how many places I discovered and rediscovered through Darrens vision.
Ive been here for 15 years, and its a new eye.
I remember going back for a Gustav Klimt show.
Walking in this painting felt so magical.
Also the Musee des Arts Forains, where we shot the Fortier party.
Some of my co-workers are certain that you look like a French version of Armie Hammer.
Have you ever gotten that comparison?Ive heard that a couple of times.
Its really nice to say.
I love him, hes a great actor.
The show has a cast thats half American and half French.
We were just out and about when we werent shooting.
Just like when we went on that episode to the Loire Valley.
Well, it mustve been less fun once that all ended.I felt like the lonely abandoned child.
