Season two of the Sistas TV show has wrapped production in Georgia, and today, the cast of The Oval TV series arrives at Tyler Perry’s studio and 330-acre campus for the filming of season two in their “Camp Quarantine.”
Tyler Perry managed to film the second season of the BET series in two weeks, without one person coming down with COVID-19. Perry made sure the cast and crew all wore masks, were tested on multiple occasions and took numerous other precautions. They all took breaks throughout the 12-14 hour days but everyone was masked except for the actors when the cameras were rolling.
Prior to the start of production, after the first 160 members of the cast and crew arrived at the Tyler Perry Studios, two people tested positive for COVID-19. When 200 more people arrived a few days later, another two tested positive. The four individuals never worked on set and were sent to get medical attention. The size of the crew was reduced by 80-100 people for the production of the season.
Perry made it clear that COVID-19 was not mentioned in any of the scripts for Sistas and The Oval. He said the following, per Variety:
“All these scripts were finished right at the time that COVID started to show up. And also, what I know about COVID is people are tired of hearing of it, and entertainment is escape, so I don’t think my audience want to brought into more of what is happening in their reality. All of my work has been about escapism, so I’m just going to hold to escapism.”
Premiere dates for the return of the BET series have not been announced.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Sistas and The Oval? Will you watch the new seasons when they arrive?
LOVE THEM BOTH. TYLER OUT DID HIMSELF ON BOTH. ONE EXCEPTION. PLEASE START ALLOWING YOUR AUDIENCE TO KNOW WHEN ONE DAY HAS ENDED, AND ANOTHER ONE HAS STARTED..
I love both, I am so waiting for Sistas it reminds me of me and a couple of my friends. Tyler Perry got some good stuff. He is so talented! My friend and I watch them together and laugh like crazy. As friends the show helps our bond to be stronger. We look forward to every show.
I love both of the shows and I can’t wait to see them return so thank you once again Tyler Perry although you didn’t return any of my calls yet, Hmm.
I love both show can’t wait till they return takes my mind off of all the world issue we all need a good laugh
The Oval is my favorite show on BET i beat my time home to watch this show Mr Perry keetp it coming you are the man
I’m absolutely a fan of both sisters and the Oval Office can’t wait to see the new seasons
Waiting for both of the shows to return. I love the shows so get them back on as soon as possible.
Love both shows
Loving both shows Tyler patiently waiting for the renew!!!
I love both shows. Thanks for thinking of us. #Betrenew
Yes I love love love both shows can’t wait until Sistas is back on
I love both shows and really awaiting the new season!!!!
Yes,yes,yes can’t wait.When does new season starts
Love both of them can’t wait until they come back
I would like the Oval more, if it wasn’t so much domestic violence and violence period within the White house. Travis Cure should be replaced. His part isn’t a significant one, at times boring.
I Love both shows and can’t wait for them to return. Tyler Perry I love you and thank you for two wonderful shows.
I love both shows as well and can’t wait to see them, thank you Tyler, although you haven’t returned my call. HMM.