Sumith Prasad
Jean-Christophe Bouvet’s Pierre Cadault is one of the most beloved recurring characters in Netflix’s romantic-comedy series ‘Emily in Paris.’ The French fashion designer’s charm and grace have captivated the admirers of the show for years. In the third season, Pierre’s empire becomes the property of JVMA, which acquires the fashion brand in his name. The move and the subsequent developments threaten the character’s future in the series. Since he is not included in the plans of Nicolas de Léon, the designer gets forced to disappear from the fashion scene he once ruled. Does that mean his flamboyancy is not part of the romantic comedy anymore? SPOILERS AHEAD.
Grégory Elliot Duprée Replaces Pierre Cadault
The third season of ‘Emily in Paris’ depicts the introduction of Louis de Léon and his son, Nicolas de Léon. The heads of JVMA make their presence known in the French fashion industry by acquiring Pierre Cadault’s brand. Even though the acquisition appears to be a game-changing decision on paper, it eventually turns out to be a sentence to oblivion for the charming designer. His vision and ways do not align with what Nicolas wants to do with Pierre Cadault, the brand. These creative differences pave the way for the reintroduction of Grégory Elliot Duprée, the designer’s rival.
After Pierre sustains injuries after an accident, he ends up in a care center, where he recovers without the world knowing about the same. Meanwhile, Nicolas plans to replace him with Grégory. At the opening of a Pierre Cadault store, the father and son set out to introduce the extravagant designer as the new creative visionary who will lead the brand to the future. Pierre shows up unannounced at the event to make it clear to the world that he is no longer associated with the brand. He declares that the label he built in his name is nothing short of dead.
Pierre then disappears from the French fashion scene. In the fourth season, Grégory continues to spearhead the designs of the brand for Nicolas. With the fashion line still under the ownership of JVMA, there aren’t many roads that lead the former giant in the industry to Emily.
Jean-Christophe Bouvet Left Emily in Paris
Jean-Christophe Bouvet departed from ‘Emily in Paris.’ The actor is not featured in any of the five episodes of the first part of the romantic comedy’s fourth season. Bouvet’s exit is expected since JVMA’s acquisition of Pierre Cadault concludes the fashion designer’s arc, at least temporarily. Considering the significant events in the first five episodes of the installment, it is evident that Pierre does not have much scope in the show’s narrative going forward. First of all, the designer cannot return to his brand as long as JVMA owns the label. Nicolas acquires the brand with high expectations.
It is unlikely that Nicolas will sell the brand within a short period after the acquisition since such a move will display his inefficiency to the world. After the accusations against Louis, the young entrepreneur wants to show that he has the potential to become the new captain of the company. With such pressure on his head, Nicolas cannot make a wrong move like selling one of the most prestigious brands in the French fashion scene. He also cannot ask Pierre to come back to the label, which will be seen as his defeat and the designer’s victory over him.
After Louis’ fall, the last thing Nicolas wants is for him to lose a battle for the world to see. Another way Pierre can return to Emily and Sylvie’s lives is by creating another label to remain in the industry. However, the chances of Pierre rivaling the brand named after him with a new fashion line are extremely low. Even though such a development is possible, it may not significantly aid Emily’s storyline, which remains the show’s focus. Thus, even if Bouvet returns as Pierre to the romantic comedy, it may be limited to a guest appearance.
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