‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Temporarily Suspends Production After Positive Coronavirus Tests
“Jurassic World: Dominion” has temporarily suspended the production after people on set tested positive for coronavirus.
This development comes a day after Universal, the studio behind the blockbuster franchise, has pushed back its release date.
The director of the film, Colin Trevorrow, in a tweet, said, “Woke up to the news we had a few positive Coronavirus tests on ‘Jurassic World: Dominion.’ All tested negative shortly after, but due to our safety protocols, we’re going to pause for two weeks. Back soon”.
Woke up to the news we had a few positive Coronavirus tests on Jurassic World: Dominion. All tested negative shortly after, but due to our safety protocols we’re going to pause for two weeks. Back soon. pic.twitter.com/DxuqX9UdgX
— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) October 7, 2020
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Universal in a statement said, “Late last night, we were informed that the ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ production experienced a small amount of positive tests for COVID-19″.
“Even though subsequent tests proved negative this morning, due to our rigid protocols and to ensure that the safety and well-being of our entire cast and crew is paramount at all times, those who initially tested positive are currently self-isolating, as are those who they have come into contact with. As a result filming has been temporarily paused and will resume in accordance with established safety guidelines”, it further added.
