Filming on the new Jurassic World movie at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. has been suspended for two weeks because of COVID-19 cases on set. Director Colin Trevorrow tweeted Wednesday that there were a few positive tests for the virus.
He added that the individuals tested negative shortly after, but that they would be pausing for two weeks regardless to adhere to safety protocols.
A spokesperson for Universal Pictures said they were informed of the positive tests last night and that all tested negative this morning.
The safety and well-being of our entire cast and crew is paramount, the spokesperson added. Those who initially tested positive are currently self-isolating, as are those who they have come into contact with.
On Tuesday, Universal said that the release of Jurassic World: Dominion was being delayed a year to June 2022.
The franchise starring Chris Pratt was one of the first major Hollywood productions to restart after pandemic-related shutdowns. The New York Times in August wrote about the enhanced safety protocols on the set and a few crewmember cases in Britain and in Malta over the summer.
It’s the second significant shoot to be affected by COVID-19. Last month the U.K. shoot on The Batman, a Warner Bros. film, also halted production because of a positive case.
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