50 crew members tested positive for COVID on ‘Star Trek: Picard’ set

“Star Trek: Picard” has halted production following news that more than 50 crew members tested positive for COVID-19. Sources told the Hollywood Reporter that work on the Patrick Stewart drama was halted on Monday following the holiday hiatus. The startlingly high number brings to light how the Omicron surge has affected the film and television industry, among others. The show has a very large staff that is comprised of more than 450 members. Both crew and some cast members who were working alongside one another without distancing or PPE have tested positive. Insiders told the outlet that filming is “expected… Read Full Article