Coronation Street news finds that fans will be delighted to hear that the soap is back filming again after being forced to suspend shooting in March due to the coronavirus. The stars of the iconic ITV soap returned to Weatherfield this past week, as filming recommenced on Monday. Since then the soap has released a video of what the process is like at present.
In the video that was released, fans were able to see the measures that are being respected due to the social distancing in place. Filming of the soap could potentially be fairly tricky, given that characters aren’t able to get within two metres of each other. That means that there will be no hugging, kissing or fights over the coming weeks until the measures are relaxed.
Coronation Street News: Insight Into Filming Of The Soap
It was a strange viewing experience for fans of the soap, as all the characters were forced to stand two metres apart when listening to the director. There was also a lack of extras on set, with just the main cast members in attendance. In the pictures that were released, fans of the soap could see Sally Webster, Seb Franklin and Emma Brooker all listening intently to the director.
Fans of the soap will at least be pleased that Coronation Street didn’t have the same fate as EastEnders, as the BBC soap was forced off the air after they had run out of episodes to broadcast. It is now unlikely that Corrie will be taken off air, as episodes were filmed this week.
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As well as the social distancing, some cast members were also seen wearing protective equipment such as gloves and face masks. There was also tape in place to ensure that runners didn’t bridge the distancing measures that have been put in place by the bosses at the soap.
Cameramen and production crew were also forced to think on their feet, as they have need to come up with innovative ways to ensure that it wasn’t noticeable that people were standing two metres apart. In the pictures, cameramen were seen using extended equipment. Fans will be hoping to find out how the scenes look when they air over the coming weeks.
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