"Emily in Paris" Season 4 will make its long-awaited return to Netflix on Thursday, August 15--like other Netflix shows like "Bridgerton," "Stranger Things," and "You," the fourth installment will be in two parts, with the first five episodes in August and the last on Thursday, September 12 Five episodes will be available - fans of the French-set drama will see many familiar faces

Of course, there's Emily Cooper (Lily Collins), her handsome love interests Gabrielle (Lucas Bravo) and Alfie (Lucien Laviscant), and agency grato teammates Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) and Julien (Samuel Arnold) also make an appearance But in addition to these recurring characters, several fresh faces will also appear

Among the newcomers appearing this season is Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello, who is rumored to be a new love interest for Ms Cooper Marcello, "a native of Rome, is outspoken, confident, and values simplicity," according to Netflix's official character description

"True to the family's corporate roots

And meeting his mother, Antonia Muratori, played by Italian actress Anna Galiena, will provide insight into Marcello's family Antonia is the matriarch of the Muratori family and head of the family business, "leading the small village by building a community and taking care of the people who live and work there," her character description says

"Emily in Paris" fans can also say "Enchanté!" to Talia Besson as Genevieve, Laurent's 20-something daughter who moves to Paris from New York to launch her career can say ' Her cheerful, enthusiastic demeanor immediately endears her to Emily, who is thrilled to be mentored by the American expatriate But the similarities between the two could complicate Emily's life, both publicly and privately That means drama

Golden Globe-nominated British actor Rupert Everett ("An Ideal Husband," "My Best Friend's Wedding") also stars as Giorgio Barbieri, owner of a world-class interior design firm based in Rome Netflix reports, "Giorgio makes it his business to know other people's business and be the life of the party" And he has a longstanding friendship with Sylvie

Sylvie also has a past with another new character: Giancarlo (played by Raoul Bova), a "charming, confident, and successful Roman commercial director who was once Sylvie's film professor"

As for what fans can expect in the upcoming fourth season, the streamer also released a new episode synopsis: "After the tumultuous events of Camille and Gabrielle's ill-fated wedding, Emily finds herself at a crossroads as she wrestles with her feelings for both Gabrielle and Alfie She finds herself at a crossroads as she struggles with her feelings for both Gabrielle and Alfie Things are further complicated by the discovery that Gabrielle is pregnant with a child with an ex-lover, while Alfie's worst fears about Emily and Gabrielle seem to be coming true

"At work, Sylvie faces a past dilemma that threatens her marriage, and the team at Agence Gratteau must weather an important personnel change Meanwhile, Mindy and her band are preparing for Eurovision, but their funding has run out and they must find a creative solution" Emily and Gabriel's professional collaboration for a Michelin star is filled with undeniable chemistry and looming secrets that may shatter their dreams Tom's Guide will be bringing you all the behind-the-scenes tidbits, actor insights, character descriptions, and on-set photos of "Emilie in Paris" in advance of the fourth season Until then, you can catch up with Emilie, Gabrielle, Alfie, and the rest of their Parisian friends by re-watching the show's first three seasons via Netflix subscription