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Jurassic World: Dominion filming concerns as crew members test positive for Covid-19 on return to set

WORK on Jurassic World: Dominion has been hit by a fresh panic after several of the crew tested positive for Covid-19 on the first day of resumed filming.

Bosses are in crisis talks over the production at Pinewood Studios where stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum are shooting.

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Chris Pratt, above, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum are attempting to shoot the latest Jurassic World movie at Pinewood Studios amid the Coronavirus crisis
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Chris Pratt, above, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum are attempting to shoot the latest Jurassic World movie at Pinewood Studios amid the Coronavirus crisisCredit: Rex Features
There were concerns on the set of Jurassic World: Dominion after several of the crew tested positive for Covid-19 on the first day filming resumed
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There were concerns on the set of Jurassic World: Dominion after several of the crew tested positive for Covid-19 on the first day filming resumedCredit: AFP

It follows months of coronavirus delays and the introduction of safety ­procedures, including a drive-through testing facility, to enable the cameras to roll again.

The movie became the first major film to resume post-lockdown filming.

A source said: “This was the last thing anyone expected so soon.

“Everyone was excited about getting things back up and running on set but this could totally derail that.

“There are millions and millions of pounds at stake here.

“Nobody wants more long delays.”


The film is the sixth instalment of the Jurassic Park franchise.


Shooting started in Canada early this year before switching to the UK studios at Iver Heath, Bucks.

A spokeswoman for Universal Pictures insisted filming remains on track and has not been halted, adding: "The production is headed into its fifth day of shooting today, and we’re thrilled to be back in front of the camera on this incredible project.”

While an insider added: "There was incorrect information that claimed filming had been stopped but Universal Studios have since made clear this wasn't the case."

Crew members have tested positive for Covid-19 at Pinewood Studios in Iver, Bucks, where the movie is being filmed
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Crew members have tested positive for Covid-19 at Pinewood Studios in Iver, Bucks, where the movie is being filmedCredit: Alamy
The film is the sixth instalment of the Jurassic Park franchise
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The film is the sixth instalment of the Jurassic Park franchiseCredit: Press Handout
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