SHANG-CHI Halts Production As Director Destin Daniel Cretton Is Advised To Self-Isolate

SHANG-CHI Halts Production As Director Destin Daniel Cretton Is Advised To Self-Isolate

Some late breaking news here, as reports are coming in that Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been forced to temporarily suspend production while Destin Daniel Cretton self-isolates...

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By MarkCassidy - Mar 12, 2020 09:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Shang-Chi
Cameras had only just started rolling on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in Australia (you can check out the first set photos here), and now production has been forced to cease due to, you guessed it, our old pal coronavirus.

According to THR, director Destin Daniel Cretton has been advised to self-isolate, and Disney has decided to suspend first unit production until gets the results. Insiders insist that the Marvel movie is not completely shutting down, however, second unit and other production aspects will continue to move ahead.

Cretton hadn't developed any symptoms, but with a new baby ay home and more and more cases of COVID-19 coming to light in Australia, he decided not to take any chances.

Here's the note that was sent out to the movie's crew.

As many of you know, Destin, our director, has a new born baby. He wanted to exercise additional caution given the current environment and decided to get tested for Covid-19 today. He is currently self-isolating under the recommendation of his doctor. While he waits for the results of the test, we are suspending 1st unit production in an abundance of caution until he gets the results this coming week. Second unit and off production will continue as normal. We will reach out to everyone by Tuesday for the latest update.

This is an unprecedented time. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work through this.
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theprophet
theprophet - 3/12/2020, 9:48 PM
Bruh can we throw 2020 away?
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 3/12/2020, 10:05 PM
@theprophet - I second this notion
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 3/12/2020, 9:51 PM
Note sent to the crew:

"As many of you know, Destin, our director, has a new born baby. He wanted to exercise additional caution given the current environment and decided to get tested for Covid-19 today. He is currently self-isolating under the recommendation of his doctor. While he waits for the results of the test, we are suspending 1st unit production in an abundance of caution until he gets the results this coming week. Second unit and off production will continue as normal. We will reach out to everyone by Tuesday for the latest update. This is an unprecedented time. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work through this."
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 3/12/2020, 9:55 PM
"Shitting down"
Origame
Origame - 3/13/2020, 1:49 AM
@SonOfAGif - yeah. The whole crew had a taco bell party and have to cease production until their bowels come under control.
MarkV
MarkV - 3/12/2020, 10:01 PM
He has no symptoms and no test results and he is self isolating? WTF? Why?
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 3/12/2020, 10:07 PM
@MarkV - my guess is he came into contact with a contaminated place
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 3/12/2020, 10:34 PM
did I say contaminated person? Wow I don’t think that’s the right word
Battabing
Battabing - 3/12/2020, 10:03 PM
He's safer in Australia.
At least he can get tested.
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 3/12/2020, 10:11 PM
Completely understand his decision given the circumstances. Hoping things get sorted out and he gets the camera rolling again soon.
tmp3
tmp3 - 3/12/2020, 10:17 PM
Good on him for self-isolating, and good on the Australian govt. for getting testing properly sorted
tmp3
tmp3 - 3/12/2020, 10:18 PM
If MCU is gonna make date changes, I feel like every one is gonna move up to the next one outside of Spidey 3 staying put in July
Himura
Himura - 3/12/2020, 10:59 PM
@tmp3 - in the coming weeks im sure the spidey filming will get pushed back too depending on how in control this situation gets. this can last for months.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 3/12/2020, 10:22 PM
Hopefully the results come out positive so that he is clear.
Krav
Krav - 3/12/2020, 10:23 PM
new mutants got pushed AGAIN , i'm welling to bet anything that the flash movie gonna push production & lose dirctor. lmao DAMN IT BARRY!!!
tmp3
tmp3 - 3/12/2020, 10:24 PM
@Krav - Lets hope so. It 2 was terrible.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 3/13/2020, 6:10 AM
@Krav - So they'll have to recast Ezra and do a complete reboot like with Batman.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 3/12/2020, 10:37 PM
MovieMonster
MovieMonster - 3/12/2020, 10:38 PM
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 3/12/2020, 10:45 PM
They should shift the slate one movie, it would suck but I think in the end it would help Disney more.

So Black Widow in November, Eternals in February, Shang Chi in May, etc
ThorArms
ThorArms - 3/12/2020, 10:49 PM
Not surprised. Most of the 2021 films' productions will be halted. Lots of dates will shift
Himura
Himura - 3/12/2020, 11:00 PM
I know a lot of people are focusing on the health issue but I'm really curious as to how this will affect everything else, the global economy especially. Shits just getting started and its going to get worse for a bit.
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 3/12/2020, 11:06 PM
@Himura - The month the Earth stood still...now there's a terrifying thought.
dracula
dracula - 3/12/2020, 11:39 PM
Hopefully tge actors dint have any projects lined up for after the original schedule
dracula
dracula - 3/12/2020, 11:40 PM
At this point all we can do it prepare for the worst and hope for the best
Timerider84
Timerider84 - 3/13/2020, 12:57 AM
Everything that was supposed to come out in 2020 will be shifted a good 9 months to a year, so anything that was supposed to come out in 2021, will now be shifted almost a year out to 2022. Even Mission Impossible and F9 will also be shifted over a year. Paramount might delay Top Gun Maverick as well, thanks Coronavirus.
Kumkani
Kumkani - 3/13/2020, 1:50 AM
Damn, I really hope he's okay, as well as his crew too.
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 3/13/2020, 2:36 AM
Take a shot everytime something gets cancelled, you'll be dead in 2 hours.
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