Tom Hanks' Elvis biopic stalled after actor tests positive for Coronavirus

Tom Hanks has revealed that he and wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for vel coronavirus. actor couple, currently in Australia to shoot for preproduction of Baz Luhrmann's untitled Elvis Presley film as per Deadline, decided to get tested after y felt "a bit tired". "Hey, folks Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches. Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too. To play things right, as is needed in world right w, we were tested for coronavirus, and were found to be positive," Hanks said in a post 

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Academy Award-winning actor said medical team had already taken over. " medical officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks will be tested, observed and isolated for as long as public health and safety require," Hanks said.

"t much more to it than one day at a time approach, ? We will keep world posted and updated. Take care of yourself!" Hanks tweeted. In a statement to Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson for Warner Bros confirmed that preproduction on Elvis film had been put on hold after a "company member" on production had tested positive for coronavirus.

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"individual who tested positive for COVID-19 is currently receiving treatment", spokesperson added. Later, Hanks and Wilson's son Chet also took to social media to give an update on ir health. In an Instagram video mess, Chet said his parents were "fine" and taking necessary health precautions. "Yeah, it's true my parents got coronavirus. Crazy. y're both down in Australia right w 'cause my dad was shooting a movie down re. I just got off phone with m. y both are fine. y're t even that sick. y're t worried about it. y're t trippin' but y're going through necessary health precautions obviously," he said.

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"I don't think it's anything to be too worried about. I appreciate everyone's concern and well wishes. I think it's all going to be alright. I appreciate it. Everybody stay safe out re. Much love," he added. deadly virus that first originated in Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 4,200 lives and infected more than 117,330 people across 107 countries and territories, with World Health Organisation on Wednesday describing outbreak a pandemic. China remains hardest-hit with more than 80,000 infections and 3,000 deaths.