Spanish-language drama 'Official Competition,' starring Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas and directed by Mariano Cohn and Gaston Duprat, stopped shooting on Thursday amid growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Details:
stars Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, has become the latest production to fall victim to the coronavirus.
The new feature from Argentine directors Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat halted shooting in Spain on Thursday, producer Mediapro confirmed. The move follows new regulations in Spain that have seen the country close schools and limit public gatherings in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. In the film, Cruz plays a director hired by a billionaire entrepreneur to re-create an iconic movie, featuring local heartthrob Félix Rivero . Protagonist Pictures, CAA Media Finance and Paradigm are handling international sales on the project.began in Madrid a few weeks ago and was set to run until mid-April. Mediapro said it would begin production as soon as it was possible to ensure the safety of its production team.
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