Photo: The Crown/NetflixThe cast and crew ofThe Crownreportedly took off early for the holidays after several people on set tested positive for COVID-19.Although it’s unclear how many cases were reported or whether any of the actors tested positive, the Emmy Award-winning showshut down production slightly ahead of schedulefor the break, a spokesperson for Netflix toldVariety. TheDaily Mailpreviouslyreported that eight crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.“The Crownfinished filming one day earlier than planned for the Christmas break following a few positive cases within the team, thus ensuring others' safety and so that everyone on production can enjoy a festive break with their loved ones,” the streaming giant toldVarietyon Friday.Production is expected to resume in January, although an exact return date is not yet known. Filming forseason 5previouslybegan in July. A representative for Netflix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.The shutdown comes after the realQueen Elizabethdecided tocancel the royal family’s annual pre-Christmas luncheonat Windsor Castle for the second year in a row, as the U.K. and the rest of the world experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases amid the spread of theomicron variant.RELATED VIDEO: Josh O’Connor Says He Turned Off The Crown Cast Text Chain For Emmys NightThe Crownfans have been eagerly awaiting season 5 after the casting announcement thatElizabeth Debickiistaking over the tiarafromEmma Corrin, portrayingPrincess Diana.Dominic West, whowas previously castasPrince Charles, will appear onscreen with his 13-year-old son Senan West, whohas been castasPrince William.Seasons 1 through 4 ofThe Crownare now streaming on Netflix. Season 5 is expected to premiere in November 2022.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
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The cast and crew ofThe Crownreportedly took off early for the holidays after several people on set tested positive for COVID-19.Although it’s unclear how many cases were reported or whether any of the actors tested positive, the Emmy Award-winning showshut down production slightly ahead of schedulefor the break, a spokesperson for Netflix toldVariety. TheDaily Mailpreviouslyreported that eight crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.“The Crownfinished filming one day earlier than planned for the Christmas break following a few positive cases within the team, thus ensuring others' safety and so that everyone on production can enjoy a festive break with their loved ones,” the streaming giant toldVarietyon Friday.Production is expected to resume in January, although an exact return date is not yet known. Filming forseason 5previouslybegan in July. A representative for Netflix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.The shutdown comes after the realQueen Elizabethdecided tocancel the royal family’s annual pre-Christmas luncheonat Windsor Castle for the second year in a row, as the U.K. and the rest of the world experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases amid the spread of theomicron variant.RELATED VIDEO: Josh O’Connor Says He Turned Off The Crown Cast Text Chain For Emmys NightThe Crownfans have been eagerly awaiting season 5 after the casting announcement thatElizabeth Debickiistaking over the tiarafromEmma Corrin, portrayingPrincess Diana.Dominic West, whowas previously castasPrince Charles, will appear onscreen with his 13-year-old son Senan West, whohas been castasPrince William.Seasons 1 through 4 ofThe Crownare now streaming on Netflix. Season 5 is expected to premiere in November 2022.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
The cast and crew ofThe Crownreportedly took off early for the holidays after several people on set tested positive for COVID-19.
Although it’s unclear how many cases were reported or whether any of the actors tested positive, the Emmy Award-winning showshut down production slightly ahead of schedulefor the break, a spokesperson for Netflix toldVariety. TheDaily Mailpreviouslyreported that eight crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.
“The Crownfinished filming one day earlier than planned for the Christmas break following a few positive cases within the team, thus ensuring others' safety and so that everyone on production can enjoy a festive break with their loved ones,” the streaming giant toldVarietyon Friday.
Production is expected to resume in January, although an exact return date is not yet known. Filming forseason 5previouslybegan in July. A representative for Netflix did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The shutdown comes after the realQueen Elizabethdecided tocancel the royal family’s annual pre-Christmas luncheonat Windsor Castle for the second year in a row, as the U.K. and the rest of the world experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases amid the spread of theomicron variant.
RELATED VIDEO: Josh O’Connor Says He Turned Off The Crown Cast Text Chain For Emmys Night
The Crownfans have been eagerly awaiting season 5 after the casting announcement thatElizabeth Debickiistaking over the tiarafromEmma Corrin, portrayingPrincess Diana.Dominic West, whowas previously castasPrince Charles, will appear onscreen with his 13-year-old son Senan West, whohas been castasPrince William.
Seasons 1 through 4 ofThe Crownare now streaming on Netflix. Season 5 is expected to premiere in November 2022.
As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
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