Filming on ‘Bridgerton’ season two has resumed.
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The Netflix series halted production for 24 hours last month after an unnamed crew member tested positive for coronavirus, and although things were able to get started again, a second positive COVID-19 test result meant the set had to be closed again.
Netflix declined to comment on whether it was a cast or crew member who received the second positive result.
However, on Tuesday (03.08.21) the period drama's creator Chris Van Dusen confirmed the cameras have started rolling again.
He told Variety: "We are back underway. We had to delay because of COVID, but we're back in it. Right now I'm in post [production], editing our first couple episodes, which are looking great."
After the first positive result, insiders admitted the large cast and crew involved with making the show meant keeping the set safe was a “logistical nightmare”.
A source said at the time: “[It’s] a logistical nightmare in terms of trying to keep staff safe, prevent an outbreak or contain one when it’s been identified. It’s also a headache for producers because removing cast or crew and putting them into isolation means they have to be replaced at short notice, and that’s not always possible.
"Netflix have gone to great lengths to ensure all the relevant measures are in place on Bridgerton. This just goes to show how difficult it is for such a large set to be completely Covid-secure.”
Meanwhile, Phoebe Dynevor recently admitted Rege-Jean Page's exit from the show has been "a spanner" but she doesn't think it will affect the long-term future of the programme.
She said: "I had a bit of a heads up so I knew but yeah, I guess it is a spanner.
"But again, the show centres around the Bridgertons and there are eight books. I think maybe the fans of the books were more aware of that happening than the fans of the show."
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