Baz Luhrmann will resume work on ‘Elvis’ ”as quickly because the time is true”.
Filming on the Elvis Presley biopic was halted in Australia final week after star Tom Hanks, who’s to play the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s supervisor Colonel Tom Parker, was recognized with coronavirus alongside along with his spouse Rita Wilson.
In a Twitter submit made on Friday (20.03.20), Baz reiterated his dedication to creating the flick in Queensland however insisted it will be on pause in the meanwhile till the pandemic was underneath management.
He tweeted: ”I’m certain it can come as no shock that this isn’t the second to be resuming manufacturing on the movie. Please know that that is no method a mirrored image on our dedication to creating the film right here in Queensland. In truth we aren’t even taking our units down, merely locking up the artistic area over the subsequent few days.
”I’ve spoken to the [Queensland] premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, and all of us agree that proper now, that is the time for folks all around the world, from all walks of life, to be at residence indoors, with their family members (washing our arms 5 instances a day).
”All going nicely we now have a passionate conviction to be again right here on the Gold Coast, selecting up the place we left off as quickly because the time is true. Baz.”
The movie additionally stars Austin Butler as Elvis, Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley and Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rufus Sewell because the ‘Hound Dog’ singer’s dad and mom Gladys and Vernon Presley.
In a personal letter, Baz urged these engaged on the movie to avoid the set after Tom’s analysis.
The 57-year-old filmmaker wrote: ”We request all forged and crew keep at residence in the present day and never come to work. All work exercise on the manufacturing is cancelled and won’t resume till additional discover.
”We admire everybody’s cooperation and we will probably be following up with extra particulars over the subsequent a number of hours.
”On a private observe, please know that the well being and well-being of our total firm is our absolute focus presently. Many thanks in your help as we handle this troublesome state of affairs.”
