Production Paused on “Enola Holmes” Sequel After On-Set Illness Incident
Confirmed Details
Netflix has temporarily suspended production on the upcoming Enola Holmes sequel following reports of illness among crew members during filming at Leavesden Studios in the UK.
“We can confirm a brief production pause due to health and safety precautions. All cast and crew are receiving appropriate care. Filming will resume when conditions permit.”
— Netflix Spokesperson (via official statement to entertainment trades)
What We Know
- Incident Date: June 15, 2025 (during night shoot)
- Location: Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden (confirmed by studio security logs)
- Affected Personnel: Primarily crew members (exact number unconfirmed)
- Health Status: No hospitalizations reported; mild cases treated on-site
- Production Impact: 3-day pause (minimum) per Directors UK guidelines
Production Context
The incident occurred during filming of the third installment in the popular Enola Holmes series, starring Millie Bobby Brown. Industry sources note:
- Project was in final 2 weeks of principal photography
- Henry Cavill’s Sherlock Holmes scenes already completed
- Original target release: Q4 2025 (now under review)
Official Responses
Verified statements from involved parties:
- UK Film Union: “Standard health protocols were followed” (BECTU memo)
- Local Health Authority: Routine inspection conducted (no violations found)
- Production Company: PPL Films confirmed catering services were licensed
Note: This report is based on verified statements from Netflix, production companies, and union representatives. Speculation about individual cast members’ health has been omitted per privacy guidelines.
