NBCUniversal Halting Production of More Than 30 Shows Over Coronavirus Has Fans Sounding Off
NBCUniversal put the brakes on production for more than 30 shows due to the coronavirus outbreak. [...]
I just got an email from my union. All NBC shows that film in Chicago are stopping production after tomorrow as well as Fargo and another tv show the name of which I can't remember. I work on commercials which will grind to a halt. Thousands of people out of work.
— paula blyth (@paula_blyth) March 13, 2020
"The safety and health of our cast, crew and employees is our top priority," an NBCU spokesperson said in a statement. "Where possible, we are pausing production for two weeks as a precautionary measure, following which we will reassess and determine an appropriate start date. In some cases, we are accelerating plans to wrap up physical production."
prevnextall the nbc shows starting to stop production omg i'm rly gonna be bored at home huh
— cass (@stephsmothrs) March 13, 2020
Hey! @nbc since your postponing the production of your shows, you mind letting the entire One Chicago Shows avaible? All the seasons? Oh! Can you also make the entire Office available on Hulu too?
We're not getting anything new, can we rewatch while we're #QuarantineAndChill ?
— Charlotta Dai (@DarchCharlotte) March 13, 2020
While SVU and FBI are filmed in New York, the Chicago shows are produced on location in Chicago. The city had the first known case of a television production employee testing positive for coronavirus, although the employee did not work on Wolf's shows. The staffer was working on Fox's new drama NeXt.
prevnextcool cool cool cool https://t.co/HyIUN7z9IW
— Alec Lafavore (@Alafavore) March 13, 2020
Reruns it is folks.
— Diann D (@DianeDMa1) March 13, 2020
Other shows affected by NBCUniversal's sweeping decision include Netflix's Russian Doll, and Apple's Little America and Rutherford Falls. Angelyne, a miniseries Emmy Rossum is filming for NBCUniversal's upcoming Peacock streaming service, also saw production paused.
prevnextSo we’re all going to be trapped inside of our homes with no new TV shows to watch?
— Petra (@sadgirlpostcard) March 13, 2020
Good for them. That’s the smart thing to do. I can’t stand the people who are bitching about shows being postponed or moved because of this. Do you really think the artist or venue wanted to postpone it? Nope but it’s for the greater good
— The Queen (@LisaSimpson24) March 13, 2020
NBCUniversal and its competitors CBS, The CW, WarnerMedia, Disney and Discovery also canceled in-person upfront events in New York on May. These events are used by studios to make presentations to advertisers and to announce schedules for the upcoming television season.
prevnextThat makes sense, and also explains why cast is either unsure or unable to comment. So we all just need to chill, basically. Lol
— Katlyn (@ThatGirlKatlyn) March 13, 2020
That’s a shame.
— Michael Looney (@Michael53743192) March 13, 2020
"At this moment in time, we can embrace a new future that puts our audiences and our partners first," Linda Yaccarino, Chairman of Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal, said, according to The Wrap. "This year's Upfront Presentation will ensure everyone's safety, while allowing us to give fans and marketers a preview of the upcoming season."
prevnextProduction of the Chicago shows: Med, Fire, and PD and Law and Order: SVU have been postponed; all NBC. Chicago shows were so close to the end of the season, they may not come back until next year/season. @EITMonline
— Steven (@CheeringXBoxer) March 13, 2020
"Our fav actors need to be safe too! Everyone stay safe, be well, we ll see you on the other side very soon! Thanks for your continued [entertainment]," one fan wrote on Facebook.
"This makes me sooo sad but I get it!" another wrote.
"Reruns it is. I watch them everyday," another typed. "I don't mind."
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"Great now we will be stuck at home and have to watch reruns!! Ha ha," one Facebook user joked.
"WTF am I gonna do with two kids and no new shows??" another wrote.
"Omg NOOOOOOOO why have they done that," another commented.
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