Coronavirus Outbreak Delays 'Mission Impossible 7' Production In Italy

Seems like Ethan Hunt is not choosing to accept this mission.

The cast and crew of the upcoming movie in the highly-successful “Mission Impossible” franchise are unable to shoot in the beautiful city of Venice due to the life-threatening coronavirus. Italy is seeing a huge spike in the cases and the authorities have decided to take precautions, so that it does not become an epidemic in the country.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the production for the seventh film in the series will not be starting until the government allows them to go out and start filming. Paramount Pictures, the one that distributes the film globally, has issued a statement regarding the matter and decided to halt the production until further notice.

The studio also stated that they care about the well-being of the cast and crew, so they are allowing them to return to their homes until the production starts. Paramount concluded by saying that they would continue to “monitor” the situation.

“Out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our cast and crew, and efforts of the local Venetian government to halt public gatherings in response to the threat of coronavirus, we are altering the production plan for ‘Mission: Impossible 7.’ We will continue to monitor the situation, and work alongside health and government officials as it evolves,” the studio said.

The publication also reported that Tom Cruise was not in Italy for the shoot.

This is not the first time a movie has to face the wrath of the deadly coronavirus. A lot of makers and studios are facing problems in releasing or shooting their movies in the areas that are dangerously struck by the disease.

Last week, the makers of the upcoming movie in the “007” franchise, “No Time To Die,” decided to scrap the plans to visit and promote the film in China due to coronavirus. A source close to the makers and the studio also revealed that it was virtually impossible for the stars to get a clearance for the premiere even if the cinema halls start to open in April. The news was later confirmed by Deadline.

The release dates for the Oscar-nominated movies like Sam Mendes’ “1917,” Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” and Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” have also been postponed in China.

Helmed by Christopher McQuarrie, the cast of “Mission: Impossible” also includes Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, and Pom Klementieff in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 23, 2021.