Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' Director Destin Cretton Undergoes COVID-19 Test... Filming Temporarily Suspended

Director Destin Daniel Cretton / Photo by AP Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Amid the global spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of Marvel Studios' film 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (Shang-Chi), has entered self-quarantine.

According to foreign media such as Variety on the 12th (local time), Director Cretton recently underwent a COVID-19 test and entered self-quarantine. As a result, the film shooting that was underway in Australia has been temporarily suspended.

Although Director Cretton did not show any symptoms of COVID-19 infection, it was reported that he took the test out of caution since he has a newborn child.

Marvel sent a memo to the production team stating, "As you know, Director Cretton has a newborn child. Considering the current circumstances, he wanted to be cautious and decided to take a COVID-19 test today."

Marvel added, "Director Cretton is currently self-quarantining under medical guidance," and "Filming for Team 1 will be temporarily suspended until the test results are out."

They continued, "Filming for Team 2 and others will proceed as normal, and we will provide updates by the 17th at the latest," expressing gratitude for everyone's understanding. However, they have not yet announced whether the release date will be postponed.

This follows the earlier positive COVID-19 diagnosis of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

On the 12th (local time), Tom Hanks posted on his Instagram, "Currently in Australia. My wife and I were tested for COVID-19 and both tested positive."

He added, "We experienced symptoms like fatigue and muscle aches similar to a cold, and Rita had chills and a fever. We will follow medical protocols, get tested, and be isolated."

Accordingly, filming of Baz Luhrmann's biopic of Elvis Presley, which was scheduled for the 16th, has been temporarily suspended.

Meanwhile, 'Shang-Chi' is Marvel's first Asian hero movie, starring Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu, with Awkwafina and Tony Leung also appearing. It is scheduled to be released on February 12, 2021.

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