The film is called 'Malcolm & Marie' and was filmed under strict social distancing.
is the first feature film to complete production during the pandemic. It was written and directed bywas on a break. He did so in about six days, and the film kicked into action, funded entirely by Zendaya, costar John David Washington , and producer Kevin Turen.
Here's how it happened: The team worked with a group of doctors and lawyers to ensure they were taking necessary precautions, and hired a "lean crew" to keep the set as clear as possible. The group shotand distance from the outside world. Before filming began, the cast and crew took "multiple" COVID-19 tests, then quarantined for two weeks; everyone wore masks and social distanced from one another. The group lived in separate units, and nobody was allowed to leave.reports that the group rehearsed "in the parking lot" and ate dinners prepared by a chef who was also quarantining alongside them.
When filming began, temperature checks were required before and after filming, and crew members had to wear protective gear if they got close to actors. No more than 12 people were allowed on set at any given time, and the team made use of video calls when they could. Sets were sanitized, and no outside food was allowed. The group was instructed to stay six feet away at all times if possible, and cast members had to mic themselves.
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