Falcon & Winter Soldier Stops Production In Prague Due To Coronavirus

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has been forced to stop production in Prague due to the coronavirus outbreak. The first Marvel series to be produced for Disney+, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will star Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan as they reprise their roles as Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, respectively. The series was initially set for fall 2020, but that date has since been moved up to August. Production moved to Europe after wrapping in Atlanta, where most of the filming took place.

Per Deadline, Disney has shut down production on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier after Prague’s government closed schools and restricted travel due to the coronavirus. As the coronavirus spreads around the world, few industries have been left unaffected, including the entertainment industry. The most notable impact the coronavirus has had on the entertainment industry is MGM and Universal pushing No Time to Die from April to November to avoid the outbreak.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier‘s shoot in Prague only began last Friday and was supposed to be completed in about a week. This hopefully indicates the entire production won’t be set back too much by this situation, though it’s hard to say. It’s unlikely the show will be able to return to Prague in order to finish what they began. Ironically, this is not the first time The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s production has suffered setbacks because of extenuating circumstances. In January, production was delayed in Puerto Rico following major earthquakes.

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience—in Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. The all-new series is directed by Kari Skogland; Malcolm Spellman is the head writer.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will premiere on Disney+ this August.