S.W.A.T., Abbott Elementary, Hacks & More Pause Production Amid L.A. Fires

Hacks, S.W.A.T., Abbott Elementary, and more television productions have been paused amid the Los Angeles wildfires. At the time of writing, Los Angeles County is being threatened by multiple wildfires, with the most dangerous being the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire in Altadena. The Sunset Fire also briefly caused evacuations throughout Hollywood. These fires have resulted in multiple casualties and the destruction of more than 2,000 buildings. Their impact on the entertainment industry has included the delay of the 2025 Oscar nominations by two days.

Per Deadline, multiple television sets have ceased production amid the Los Angeles wildfires. As of the morning of January 9, shows such as Hacks, Grey’s Anatomy, Abbot Elementary, S.W.A.T., and NCIS have temporarily shut down production amid uncertain weather conditions and the threat of both the spreading fires as well as smoke inhalation. The latest shows to join the temporary shutdowns are S.W.A.T. and Spider-Noir. Below, see a full breakdown of the shows that have officially shut down:

What This Means For Impacted Television Shows

Ongoing Seasons May Not Be Affected

Ultimately, it remains to be seen how long these production shutdowns will last. Deadline reports that at least one series is gearing up to return to production within a few days. However, it is unknown how long the fires themselves will last as they continue to threaten communities around Los Angeles and force evacuations. In addition to the danger they pose to shows’ cast and crew, this could logistically complicate productions with increased traffic, more intense safety measures, a likely inability to shoot outdoors, and cast and crew handling their own evacuations.

However, these shutdowns may not last longer than a few weeks. At the time of writing, the Eaton Fire is not contained, but its growth has been slowed to the point that evacuation orders have been lifted in the surrounding areas of Glenoaks Canyon and Chevy Chase Canyon. If the Palisades Fire is brought to a similar state of containment, studios may deem it safe to resume production, in which case shows – especially those that have not yet premiered like the upcoming Spider-Noir – will likely be able to maintain their current schedule or only have a few episodes delayed.

More to come…

Source: Deadline

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  Hacks is an HBO-created comedy-drama series that follows two women, Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels, a comedian and a writer, who team up to revitalize their careers. When Deborah Vance realizes she’s about to lose her Las Vegas residency for her comedy act, she is sent a new writer named Ava, who has been essentially blacklisted from career opportunities due to a tweet sent out in poor taste. Both desperate to make things work, the two partner up, filling the gaps in each other’s lives professionally and personally.

  Release Date

  
  May 13, 2021
  

  Network

  HBO Max

  Cast

  Jean Smart
  , Hannah Einbinder
  , Carl Clemons-Hopkins

  Seasons

  2

  Story By

  Lucia Aniello

  Writers

  Lucia Aniello

  Showrunner

  Lucia Aniello

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  Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students’ lives.

  Release Date

  
  December 7, 2021
  

  Cast

  Quinta Brunson
  , Tyler James Williams
  , Sheryl Lee Ralph
  , Lisa Ann Walter
  , Chris Perfetti
  , Janelle James
  , William Stanford Davis
  , Zack Fox
  , Courtney Taylor
  , Nikea Gamby-Turner
  , Josh Segarra
  , Mason Renfro
  , Jerry Minor
  , Larry Owens
  , Nate’ Jones
  , Lela Hoffmeister
  , Vince Staples
  , Kimia Behpoornia
  , Dillion Blake Allen
  , Reggie Conquest
  , Kate Peterman
  , Keyla Monterroso Mejia
  , Benjamin Norris
  , Aayden William
  , Ben Onyx Dowdy

  Seasons

  4

  Story By

  Quinta Brunson

  Writers

  Quinta Brunson

  Showrunner

  Quinta Brunson

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  This action-packed series follows a specialized tactical unit in the Los Angeles Police Department, led by Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. The team tackles high-stakes crimes in the city while addressing issues of race, loyalty, and justice. The series is notable for its intense action sequences and the personal dramas of its members.

  Release Date

  
  November 2, 2017
  

  Cast

  Shemar Moore
  , Alex Russell
  , Kenny Johnson
  , Jay Harrington
  , Stephanie Sigman
  , Rochelle Aytes
  , Patrick St. Esprit

  Seasons

  7

  Story By

  Robert Hammer, Rick Husky

  Writers

  Shawn Ryan
  , Aaron Rahsaan Thomas

  Showrunner

  Shawn Ryan
  , Aaron Rahsaan Thomas

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