David Tennant Drama ‘Around The World In 80 Days’ Suspends South Africa Shoot Amid Coronavirus Crisis

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By Jake Kanter International TV Editor EXCLUSIVE: Slim Film + Television has halted production on David Tennant drama Around the World In 80 Days as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit British-made scripted series.

The production company, run by former Kudos boss Simon Crawford Collins, has suspended shooting on the eight-part show for a month, and cast and crew are being flown home over the next 24 hours.

Tennant, who plays Phileas Fogg, is among those returning to the UK. “We’ll crawl over hot coals to make our shows, but there comes a point when you go: this isn’t fair on the teams and their families back at home.