Recently, Lucas Bravo who portrays Gabriel in ” Emily in Paris shared how he came to have his part. Bravo claimed he wasn’t the first pick for Gabriel. The show’s creator, Darren Star, had to convince the studio to cast him. Star battled hard to have Bravo on the show since he felt it was ideal for the part.
Bravo attended five auditions spread over several months before landing the part. He chose to pause and head to the mountains on the French island of Corsica after he missed the portion. He wanted to be in a place with no phone service to clear his mind. On his journey, though, a hiker asked to borrow his phone. The hiker told Bravo that calls and messages had been running across his phone.
When Bravo finally checked his phone, he found out that the casting director had been trying to reach him. He hurried back to Paris and was asked to read Gabriel’s lines once more. Though it was difficult, he gave his all. He received a call the following day stating he had the part and would begin shooting two days later.
Bravo’s story shows how sometimes, persistence and a bit of luck can lead to great opportunities. His path to become Gabriel in ” Emily in Paris” reminds us never to give up even in trying circumstances.