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Chicago Fire, FBI, and Law & Order: SVU are just some of the series under the Dick Wolf label that have put a halt to their production due to concerns over the coronavirus. The shows were nearing wrap dates for their current seasons, but it looks like they will not start production again til next fall, per a Deadline report.
Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD all film in Chicago, and that city did have the first case of a TV staffer contracting the illness.
NBC said the following about the decision to shut down production on their programming in a statement:
“The safety and health of our cast, crew and employees is our top priority. Where possible, we are pausing production for two weeks as a precautionary measure, following which we will reassess and determine an appropriate start date. In some cases, we are accelerating plans to wrap up physical production.”
All three Chicago shows and Law & Order: SVU were all recently renewed for three more seasons. New Amsterdam, another series impacted by the production shut down, was also renewed for three seasons earlier this year.
What do you think? Are you surprised that the Dick Wolf family of shows have stopped production for the season? Is it a smart move by NBC Universal?
Good for Wolfe! Safety of people come first!
Praying for all love all the shows
Maybe in the future there could be a crossover show about the virus
I think it is a good thing to protect the health of the cast. Will there still be showing reruns?
I think the Americans should stop everything because the virus is causing deaths I believe does come more to Canada wich is a bummer
Totally agree. The right thing to do protect the people first
As sad as it is to wait longer for all my favorite shows, I understand holding off. Safety comes first.
One of your greatest fans
Really not happy and I feel it’s not necessary to shut down.
Are nuts people are dying around you and you.thinking tv is more important
With so much uncertainty I think mr. Wolf is doing exactly like he should. While I love all of these shows immensely everyone’s health and safety are more important
This is just ridiculous
To daniel I hope you do not get the virus think about others
These shows still should be showing new programs for a while, they generally run a few weeks ahead in production, so calm down. Peoples lives are much more important, plus remember they also have families. General Hospital is stopping production on their show, but they generally are taped 4 weeks ahead so we will still get 4 weeks of new shows. Not sure how far ahead these shows are taped.
I certainly understand the move, although I think there may have been a way to protect everyone and still, film the show.
I applaud Dick Wolf Productions and CBS on putting their crews, staffs, and actors/actresses health and well being first. I look forward to watching these shows once it is safe for everyone to return.
Talent and crew should always come first. Good move on Dick Wolf productions.
i’m surprised ALL tv/movie productions haven’t halted. i know many are.
I think that it is a wise move. Dick Wolf and his associates have always provided the American public with intelligent and exceptional entertainment. For those fans, they will be back next season and continue to enjoy the best on network television.
I would agree!