Who does Paul Forman play in Emily in Paris?

Last Modified Mar 10, 2025 08:36 EDT
Who does Paul Forman play in Emily in Paris?
Paul Forman (Source: Instagram)


Paul Forman plays Nicolas de Leon in Emily in Paris.


Emily in Paris is an American romantic comedy TV show made by Darren Star. It was first released on Netflix on October 2, 2020. Currently, it has 4 seasons and its 5th season has officially been confirmed by Netflix. The story revolves around the life of Emily Cooper, an American marketing executive, who moves to Paris after getting her dream job. The show highlights her journey as she figures out her career and love life in Paris. The star cast of the show includes Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Lucien Laviscount, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Samuel Arnold, etc.


Paul Forman plays the role of Nicolas de Leon in the show. His character was introduced in the 3rd season of Emily in Paris. He is more than just an eye candy for the audience as he plays an important part in the show's storyline. His character became a part of Emily's personal and professional journey. He caught the attention of the audience with his looks and charming personality. Here is a look at the character Paul Forman plays in the show.


Who does Paul Forman play in Emily in Paris?


Who does Paul Forman play in Emily in Paris?
Paul Forman at Emily in Paris premiere in LA (Source: Instagram)


Paul Forman played the role of Nicolas de Leon in Emily in Paris. His character was introduced in Season 3, episode 2, titled ‘What It’s All About…’. Nicholas de Leon is an executive in his family business, JVMA, a luxury conglomerate. He is from a rich and influential French family and is part of Paris’s elite social circle. He often feels pressured to prove himself to his father because of his successful business. At first, Emily wanted an opportunity to work with him and his business, but soon they became work nemeses.


Nicholas and Emily had a work rivalry, and soon they became personally connected when he became Mindy’s love interest. He and Mindy were in the same boarding school and reunited when they met on the streets of Paris. Mindy and Emily had a rift because of Nicholas but they get back together when he apologizes to Emily. In Season 4, he faces many struggles to keep up his position in JVMA because of his father’s scandal. The tension in his professional and personal life adds depth to the plotline.


Also read: Cast of Emily in Paris


Who is Paul Forman?


Who does Paul Forman play in Emily in Paris?
Paul Forman (Source: Instagram)


Paul Forman is an English and French actor and model, born on March 16, 1994, in London. He completed his acting diploma from Drama Studio London in 2016. He made his film debut with the Austrian film Nevrland in 2019. He is best known for his role as Nicolas de Leon in Emily in Paris. He has worked with brands like Cartier, Kilian Paris, Lacoste, Bulgari, etc. Other than Emily in Paris, he has worked on many projects including The Spanish Princess (2020), Frank of Ireland (2021), Riches (2022), Doctor Who (2024), Stags (2024), etc. He is active on his social media and has 574K followers on his Instagram.


Paul Forman is in a relationship with actress and Emily in Paris co-star Ashley Park. On January 19, 2024, Ashley Park confirmed their relationship with an Instagram post.


FAQs about Paul Forman

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