The production of The Offer has been temporarily halted. The show, based on the making of The Godfather film, has stopped filming due to a positive case of COVID-19. The Offer is a limited series coming to Paramount+ sometime in 2022. The show, which was adapted from Mario Puzio’s iconic novel, will focus on how The Godfather film was created. It will detail the experiences that producer Al Ruddy had while working with Francis Ford Coppola on the film.
The show is also bolstered by a stellar cast that includes Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Dan Fogler, Juno Temple, Lou Ferrigno, and Colin Hanks. While there is no exact release date, Paramount Television Studios has stated that it will arrive sometime in 2022. Now, The Offer has stopped filming for the time being.
According to an exclusive from Deadline, production on the show has halted because of a positive COVID-19 case. This shutdown has also come during a time where the Delta variant of COVID-19 has been sweeping the nation, especially in Los Angeles. This variant of COVID-19 has been talked about a lot recently, especially with how it has shut down other productions, with many fearing how much it could harm the country. It seems that The Offer is one of the productions now affected by this variant. A rep for Paramount Television Studios has said that they will “continue to follow all safety protocols and monitor the situation closely.”
This news comes during a hard time for both the world and the show itself. There have been many troubles with the show, including having to switch lead actors. Originally, Armie Hammer was attached to star as Al Ruddy, but was then replaced by Miles Teller. Additionally, the show just entered production very recently, so there hasn’t been much time to really get into it. Since there are no details about the show’s production other than when it began filming, all will have to wonder how much work they were able to accomplish before shutting down.
Since The Offer has paused filming, it is unclear when production will resume. The cast and crew will be taking the highest precautions in order to maintain safety, and one can only hope that they all stay safe and healthy. Until then, audiences can wish the best for the people involved and await the show’s release sometime in 2022.
