Here is the confirmed list of movie releases and television productions that are being paused or postponed due to recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Film
No Time to Die: Premiere is pushed back its premiere from April to November [Original release date:April 2020]
Fast & Furious 9: Premiere is pushed to April 2021 [Original release date: May 2020]
A Quiet Place Part II: A new premiere date to be announced. [Original release date: March 18, 2020]
The Lovebirds: Paramount’s action rom-com, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae, has been pulled by Paramount. No future date has been announced. [Original release date: April 3, 2020]
Blue Story: Another Paramount title that has been pulled by the studio with no future release date announced. [Original release date: March 20, 2020]
Mulan: The film’s release date has been pushed to an unknown date later this year [Original release date: March 27, 2020]
The New Mutants: The film is being rescheduled for later in the year [Original release date: April 3, 2020]
Antebellum: Lionsgate’s horror starring Janelle Monae and KierseyClemons has been pulled from theatrical release. No future date has been announced [Original release date: April 24, 2020]
Saw: Chris Rock’s remake of Saw, another Lionsgate title, is being pulled with an unknown future premiere date, according to Variety [Original release date: May 15, 2020]
The Little Mermaid: Disney has officially halted production its live-action with Halle Bailey as the lead.
Television
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: the Disney+ upcoming Marvel show halted its filming in Prague.
Grey’s Anatomy: The production has been paused for at least 2 weeks, according to a statement from ABC.
The Morning Show: The Apple TV show starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon has suspended production of season 2.
Netflix: Production on all TV shows and movies has halted for at least two weeks.
Netflix has unveiled the first-look images of its highly anticipated thriller, ‘Rebel Ridge,’ starring Aaron Pierre. The film is helmed by Jeremy Saulnier, best known for his work on ‘Green Room’ and ‘Hold the Dark.’
Photo: Allyson Riggs/ Netflix
In ‘Rebel Ridge,’ Aaron Pierre takes on the role of Terry Richmond, an ex-Marine who finds himself embroiled in a web of small-town corruption. The film follows Terry as he attempts to post bail for his cousin, only to find himself in a violent standoff with the local police chief. The film promises to be a thrilling and action-packed ride, with a plot that explores themes of corruption, morality, and the lengths one man will go to protect his family.
Photo: Allyson Riggs/ Netflix
The supporting cast of ‘Rebel Ridge’ includes a talented ensemble of actors, including Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee, and James Cromwell.
Photo: Allyson Riggs/ Netflix
The production of ‘Rebel Ridge’ was not without its challenges. The film was initially set to star John Boyega, but he left the project mid-shoot due to family reasons. Aaron Pierre was then cast to replace Boyega, and the production resumed with Pierre taking on the lead role. “The very first moment I met with Aaron, the very first moment I read the script, which I read within minutes of it being sent to me, and I finished it in maybe 90 minutes, it was undeniable for me,” Saulnier shared in a statement.
‘Rebel Ridge’ is set to premiere on Netflix on September 6, 2024.
The first trailer for Lee Daniels’ long-anticipated ‘The Deliverance’ has finally arrived. Inspired by a true story, the film will hit select theaters on August 16, 2024, before making its way to Netflix on August 30, 2024.
The trailer for ‘The Deliverance‘ opens with a haunting voiceover, setting the stage for the terrifying events ahead. We are introduced to Ebony Jackson (played by Andra Day), a struggling single mother who moves her family into a new home, hoping to start fresh. However, it quickly becomes apparent that something is not right in their new abode. Strange occurrences begin to plague the family, leading Ebony to seek help from a local preacher (Anthony B. Jenkins) and a social worker (Mo’Nique). As the trailer progresses, we witness the terrifying transformation of Ebony’s children, who become possessed by an unknown force.
The star-studded cast includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Glenn Close, Anthony B. Jenkins, Miss Lawrence, Demi Singleton, Tasha Smith, Omar Epps, and Caleb McLaughlin.
The official synopsis reads, “Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.”
‘The Deliverance‘ will hit select theaters on Aug. 16 and stream on Netflix on Aug. 30.
Eddie Murphy’s daughter Bria Murphy has made a memorable cameo in the latest installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.’ Bria, who is the oldest daughter of the iconic comedian and actor, plays a police officer who arrests her father’s character, Axel Foley, in the film.
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ marks the return of Murphy as the wisecracking Detroit detective Axel Foley, 30 years after the release of Beverly Hills Cop III. The film, directed by Mark Molloy, sees Foley back in Beverly Hills to help his estranged daughter, played by Taylour Paige, who is in trouble with some dangerous individuals.
Bria’s appearance in the film is a family affair, as her husband, Michael Xavier, also stars in the movie as a police officer.
Eddie Murphy, Bria Murphy, Michael Xavier, Nicole Murphy/ Photo: John Solano Photography
Eddie Murphy said his daughter’s role in the film was a surreal experience. In an interview, he shared that the scene where his son-in-law tases him in the neck was particularly memorable, especially since it happened shortly after his daughter’s wedding.
The movie, released on Netflix on July 3, 2024, has received mixed reviews. However, Eddie Murphy’s performance and his daughter’s cameo have been highlighted as some of the film’s most enjoyable moments.