Netflix’s THE WITCHER 2 Pauses Production (Again) Following Positive COVID Tests
Mike Sprague
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Last week we passed along word that Netflix’s The Witcher season two with Henry Cavill was now shooting in a studio in England. But today, we hear the streaming giant has halted production following multiple positive COVID-19 cases.
Four positive cases have been confirmed, and Netflix will carry out a round of testing on everyone involved in the show. Those impacted are not among lead cast. Filming will resume once Netflix is confident that the set is completely safe.
Stay tuned for more season news as we hear it.
Here’s the new synopsis: “Convinced Yennefer’s life was lost at the Battle of Sodden, Geralt of Rivia brings Princess Cirilla to the safest place he knows, his childhood home of Kaer Morhen. While the Continent’s kings, elves, humans and demons strive for supremacy outside its walls, he must protect the girl from something far more dangerous: the mysterious power she possesses inside.”
In the meantime, remember that The Witcher is set on a fictional, medieval-inspired land known as “the Continent”, it explores the legend of Geralt of Rivia and princess Ciri, who are linked by destiny to each other. The show initially follows the three main protagonists at different points of time, exploring formative events that shaped their characters, before eventually merging into a single timeline.
Produced by Lauren Schmidt Hissrichbased on the book series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, the first season sports a 67% approval rating over on Rotten Tomatoes with a Critics Consensus that reads: Though the world of The Witcher at times feels only half-formed, Henry Cavill brings brawny charisma to a series teeming with subversive fantasy elements and dark humor.
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