The state of California allowed the resumption of filming in June, but the production in Hollywood is still standing. According to Variety magazine, unions representing film crew members, actors and directors must first find agreement on the new safety rules that will govern filming operations.
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“I have no idea when I’m going to work again. Nobody knows when he will go to work again, “said Oscar-winning actor Hanks, known for example from Forrest Gump and Philadelphia. “The time will come. We just don’t know when. “
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According to him, it is still necessary to resolve issues such as legal liability in case of infection of workers during filming and to find a way to prevent the spread of the disease in studies where large numbers of people move indoors.
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The situation is further complicated by the new boom in many US states, including California. Los Angeles County recorded a record daily number of new infections since the start of the pandemic on Monday, with Mayor Eric Garcetti suspending the reopening of a number of businesses, including cinemas.
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It will start with films that are shot abroad
According to Variety, he will probably be the first to start working again on films produced by American studios, which are shot abroad. Disney, for example, is filming a sequel to the blockbuster Avatar in New Zealand, but it’s not yet clear when it will resume production. The shooting of a new episode of the Mission: Impossible series in Italy could begin in September, and work is expected to resume work on another film from the world of the comic book hero Batman or a sequel to The Little Mermaid during the holidays.
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Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson became infected with coronavirus in Australia, where the actor was making a film about Elvis Presley. According to Hanks, they both struggled with the unpleasant symptoms of covid-19 for about ten days, but the disease did not endanger their lives.
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Coronavirus has also made a strong mark on famous American nightly comedy shows, such as Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel. Due to restrictions, they cannot traditionally be filmed in front of a live audience, and most production companies doubt that the shows could return to their usual format before the end of this year.
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