<p class="bodytext">HBO will pause production on the fourth season of sci-fi series "Westworld" following a positive coronavirus test result.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to Deadline, the positive Covid-19 test appeared from someone on the production team as part of the show's rigorous testing scheme.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The team has been testing diligently throughout this process and will start a two-day pause period next week.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Meanwhile, Hulu series "Woke" had to suspend production for its upcoming season two after the positive Covid-19 test.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A department head in “Zone A” — which in Covid-protocol language describes those present on set when the performers aren’t wearing masks — tested positive, resulting in the production pause.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Filming resumed later on Wednesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Westworld" is just the latest series forced to shut down production as Covid-19 cases continue to surge around the world.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 10th season of FX’s "American Horror Story" was forced to pause earlier this week, and a number of major UK productions have also been impacted.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Netflix’s film adaptation of the "Matilda" musical, the second season of "Bridgerton" and the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" -- all of which are filming in the UK -- have been hit with Covid cases in the last week and were forced to temporarily shut down.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Westworld", based on the eponymous film written by Michael Crichton, has been created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It features an ensemble cast that includes Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Thandiwe Newton, Aaron Paul, Jimmi Simpson, Katja Herbers, Ed Harris, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Simon Quarterman and Rodrigo Santoro.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The show is exec produced by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, Denise The, JJ Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.</p>
<p class="bodytext">HBO will pause production on the fourth season of sci-fi series "Westworld" following a positive coronavirus test result.</p>.<p class="bodytext">According to Deadline, the positive Covid-19 test appeared from someone on the production team as part of the show's rigorous testing scheme.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The team has been testing diligently throughout this process and will start a two-day pause period next week.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Meanwhile, Hulu series "Woke" had to suspend production for its upcoming season two after the positive Covid-19 test.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A department head in “Zone A” — which in Covid-protocol language describes those present on set when the performers aren’t wearing masks — tested positive, resulting in the production pause.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Filming resumed later on Wednesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Westworld" is just the latest series forced to shut down production as Covid-19 cases continue to surge around the world.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The 10th season of FX’s "American Horror Story" was forced to pause earlier this week, and a number of major UK productions have also been impacted.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Netflix’s film adaptation of the "Matilda" musical, the second season of "Bridgerton" and the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" -- all of which are filming in the UK -- have been hit with Covid cases in the last week and were forced to temporarily shut down.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Westworld", based on the eponymous film written by Michael Crichton, has been created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">It features an ensemble cast that includes Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Thandiwe Newton, Aaron Paul, Jimmi Simpson, Katja Herbers, Ed Harris, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Simon Quarterman and Rodrigo Santoro.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The show is exec produced by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, Denise The, JJ Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.</p>