'Shang-Chi' film's shoot on hold as director & Marvel await test results for Coronavirus

In a precautionary move, Marvel Studios' production process for Shang-Chi and Legend of Ten Rings have been put on temporary hold. This comes after Destin Daniel Cretton, director of Shang-Chi, is waiting on results of  COVID -19 vel Coronavirus test results. According to reports, Destin Daniel Cretton does t show any symptom but wants to be careful as he is a far to a newborn baby. Marvel Studios stood in full support of director’s decision.

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As Coronavirus cases in Hollywood rise, Destin Daniel takes a precautionary measure

A comic book film Shang-Chi’s first unit production was underway in Australia. Destin Daniel Cretton took time to test himself for virus and based on his doctor’s prescription decided to self isolate until results are out. According to a letter released by Marvel, it was revealed that second unit and off production will go on as planned. Update on Destin, Daniel Cretton will be out by Tuesday next week. As letter suggests, second unit continuation will only mean that film will be undergoing scheduled shooting and t completely shut down as many fans of Cretton are waiting for film. However, Shang-Chi will face a major delay.

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Marvel’s Shang-Chi was t only film production facing problems due to Coronavirus pandemic. Warner Bros also stopped an undisclosed film based on Elvis Presley’s life after  news of Tom Hanks and his spouse, Rita Wilson getting Coronavirus was out. 

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Shang-Chi and Legend of Ten Rings film is based on martial arts and cultural backdrop of sport. It was reported to be released on February 12, 202. However, se are tentative dates for fantasy thriller. Destin Daniel Cretton has many good projects in his profile namely, Short Term 12 : Glass Castle and Just Mercy.

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