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Gangs of London has been forced to pause filming after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.
The action–crime drama, which stars the likes of Joe Cole and Sope Dirisu, is now on a ten-day break from filming because of the positive case and members of the cast and crew have been forced into self-isolation.
A spokesperson for Sky told RadioTimes.com: 'Throughout this time, the safety of our colleagues and customers remains our number one priority.
Set back: Gangs of London has been forced to pause filming after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19
'Gangs of London season two production has temporarily been suspended with cast and crew now self-isolating. We will return to production as soon as it is safe to do so.'
Sky explained that only the people who have been in close contact with the individual have been asked to self-isolate.
Meanwhile, Joe - who plays Sean Wallace, the son of a drug kingpin, in the show - previously revealed that he took inspiration from boxing promoter Eddie Hearn ahead of playing the part for the first time.
Not ideal: The action-crime drama, which stars the likes of Joe Cole and Sope Dirisu, is now on a ten-day break from filming because of the positive case
The actor explained he was interested to see how Eddie was following in the footsteps of his dad Barry Hearn, who was a major figure in