Production on season two of Netflix showThe Witchermay resume soon, suggests a new report. Netflixpaused production of The Witcher season twoback in March over concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
A report by Deadline has revealed that Arborfield Studios, the UK production studio whereThe Witcherseason two was being filmed, could open again in just a few weeks. Arborfield’s managing director Bob Terry is reportedly working to reopen Arborfield and will be holding meetings over the next two weeks to discuss safety procedures.
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Production on season two ofThe Witcherhas been shutdown for just over two months now, and this reopening date means that it will have been around three months since work on the hugely popular Netflix show was halted. On March 16, Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormund Giantsbane onGame of Thronesand has been cast asNivellen inThe Witcher, confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19. A month later, Hivju said that he had recovered but by then the UK had entered full lockdown and those who aren’t essential workers had been advised not to leave their homes.
This report thatThe Witcherseason two can start filming again also comes after theUK movie and TV industry was given the go ahead to reopen. New safety measures would be in place, such as the use of remote technology if possible, social distancing, and the use of personal protective equipment. Other countries around the world, such as New Zealand, have also allowed some productions to begin again with major movies likeAvatar 2now preparing to do more filming.
It’s unclear if fans can expect a delay to the release of the second season. A report released not long after production was stopped suggested that adelay onThe Witcherseason two is unlikelyunless production got delayed until early 2021. If filming is beginning at the end of June or the beginning of July, it means that the team has a lot of time to complete work on the season if it is to make its confirmed 2021 release date.
Netflix won’t want to delay the series asThe Witcheris one of its most popular shows. In February 2020, several months after the show was released, Netflix said thatThe Witcheris the most popular show in the world. Season two could also be hugely popular but first, the team needs to complete filming.
