

It was first seen as a series on CBS in the 1980s (then starring Edward Woodward), where it lasted for four seasons, and was recently re-imagined as a film franchise starring Denzel Washington as the titular righter of wrongs for the downtrodden and hopeless. Right now, we don't know how many people on The Equalizer set may have been sent to self-isolate, or what particular category of employees was directly impacted.Īside from its Super Bowl lead in, The Equalizer does have the added benefit of being a property which is already familiar to many people. This has led to a production shutdown, while those who were exposed to the individual have been told to quarantine.Įven though contact tracing began as soon as possible so that the production could quickly identify everyone who'd been in close contact with the person who tested positive, it's standard operating procedure now for filming to cease so that all details can be ironed out, and anyone who may have been exposed can be tested again. According to Deadline, those behind the freshman show were made aware of a positive virus test which was produced just this Monday during the regular testing process for all cast and crew. This was certainly the case with The Equalizer, but, unfortunately, the show has now had to stop filming over COVID-19 concerns. Being shown after a television event as big as the Super Bowl has been a prime spot for many series in the past, and it usually gives a boost to shows both old and brand new.
