Crew member on Fox's upcoming NeXt tests positive for coronavirus

Deadline

A production member of the John Slattery-led AI thriller has tested positive for coronavirus, SAG-AFTRA and the Chicago Department of Public Health announced tonight. “We have been notified by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a crew member on neXt, which concluded production in Chicago last week, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is receiving treatment,” a Disney Television Studios spokesperson tells Deadline. “We are working closely with the CDPH to identify and contact all individuals who came in direct contact with the crew member, and are taking precautions to protect all who work on our productions.” SAG-AFTRA added: “We are working with the production company regarding this matter to determine the timeline and scope of potential exposure to members and others. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update our statement periodically as warranted.”