By Jake Kanter
06.04.2020 - 22:33 / peoplemagazine.co.za
Helen McCrory and Cillian Murphy called for production on Peaky Blinders to be halted last month because they were “uncomfortable” filming as the coronavirus pandemic began to escalate.
TV and film productions across the world have now gone on hiatus due to the spread of the Covid-19 disease, with many governments bringing in lockdowns that stop people leaving their homes for non-essential reasons.
Shooting on Peaky Blinders was officially halted on 16 March, four days before U.K. officials
By Jake Kanter
Peaky Blinders fans were hit with the news that filming had been postponed last month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole has said that he “never really got out the gates” in the hit TV show.
Helen McCrory has said she has found the coronavirus pandemic “overwhelming” and has had moments of spontaneously bursting into tears.
Soon after the Coronavirus was declared a pandemic by WHO, various live shows, movies, and series production and various other public events were cancelled across the world to encourage social distancing in an attempt to control the spread of the deadly virus. Since the shootings were put on hold, many movies and television series have announced new release dates according to their production schedule.
Couple George and Amal Clooney have donated more than $1 million toward different organizations in need due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The Clooneys' generous donation was given to charities including food banks, emergency services, and Los Angeles–based film and motion picture agencies.
George and Amal Clooney have donated more than one million dollars (£807,000) to the coronavirus relief effort, including money for the NHS.
George and Amal Clooney are joining the ever-growing roster of celebrities who are contributing to COVID-19 relief efforts.