Production on NBC’s marquee drama series “Chicago Fire”After several cast members and crew members tested positive to COVID-19, the production was suspended. Sources close to the production confirmed that Variety For the moment, operations have been halted “out of an abundance of caution.”
“Chicago Fire”Recently, after a vacation break, filming resumed. The production members were notified Wednesday to stop operations. The production will immediately take action according to COVID-19 production guidelines. This includes contact tracing.
According to reports, production will resume next week. The situation is uncertain as it depends on whether production can return safely to work.
“Chicago Fire”The current surge in COVID-19’s transmissible omicron version and the subsequent impact on network production is just the latest example. CBS’ “NCIS”Production was also suspended after COVID-19 was discovered among cast members and others who interact directly with them. Additionally, “NCIS: LA”Due to the current surge, NBC put an end to production and delayed operations until February. In December, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”It was forced to scramble to complete its last episode in 2021 after several cast and crew members were positive for COVID-19. The production moved to a digital format and the performances of Charli XCX were canceled.
“Chicago Fire”Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment produced the episodes. The drama series is currently on its 10th season. After a Wednesday night holiday, the new episode will be available.
The first news to be reported was by Deadline.
