Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor inBridgerton.Photo: Netflix
Bridgertonis back!
After production on season 2 of the hitNetflixdrama shut down for a second time in mid-July after someone on set tested positive for COVID-19, theShonda Rhimesseries is back in action,Varietyreported Tuesday. The pause was announced as coronavirus casessurged in England, where the show is filmed.
“We are back under way. We had to delay because of COVID, but we’re back in it,” showrunner Chris Van Dusen told the outlet. “Right now I’m in post, editing our first couple episodes, which are looking great.”
Florence Hunt, Luke Newton, Ruth Gemmell, Phoebe Dynevor, Claudia Jesse, Jonathan Bailey, Will Tilston and Luke Thompson inBridgerton.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX
On July 15, production was paused for 24 hours after a crew member tested positive, and shut down again July 17 after a cast or crew member tested positive for the viral disease. The streaming servicedid not haveany additional details to share upon PEOPLE’s request for further comment at the time.
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“We pick up Anthony after we’ve seen what he’s been through with his mistress. He’s thinking, ‘Was that love?’ Some would call it that, others would not,” the showrunner toldVariety. We’re exploring those concepts of duty and honor once again."
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Bridgertondebuted as Netflix’s"biggest show ever"in January, reaching a record 82 million households in its first month. The show also recentlylanded 12 Emmy Award nominations— including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Regé-Jean Page.
The show’s success alsorubbed off on the source material, sending the first installment in theBridgertonbook series to the top ofThe New York Times' bestsellers list in January. Van Dusen added that with success comes scrutiny, and he welcomes both with open arms.
Stateside, Netflix announced last week that it’s making the COVID-19 vaccinemandatory for U.S. productions, becoming the first major studio to set a vaccination policy.
source: people.com
