Filming of “News of The World” movie starring Brazilian actor Ruy Ennes,Tom Hanks, canceled indefinitely due to COVID-19.

The spread of Covid-19 in the United States directly affected the entertainment industry, drawing a picture of huge financial losses. Productions that were due to hit theaters in the next few months were postponed, as well as recordings of new feature films, which have not even started their work. This scenario interfered with Hollywood’s monetary forecasts, which will stop earning almost $ 100 billion, according to the “Hollywood Reporter” website.

“News of The World” is among the films with recordings canceled indefinitely. Brazilian actor Ruy Ennes is part of the cast of the drama cataloged by Universal Pictures. The new partnership with actor Tom Hanks and director Paul Greengrass, who worked together on “Captain Phillips”, made “News of The World” generate expectations in the world of cinema. The production came to be put by critics as a strong candidate for awards in the 2021 season.

“It’s a shame because it affects not only the producer (Hollywood) directly, but also the lives of actors and everyone involved in the North American film industry. We have no prognosis for anything, we don’t know what will be after the pandemic. Clearly , the agendas will be tighter and Hollywood will try to minimize losses in the best way. Only more important than revenue, is the awareness and the notion of the seriousness of the problem. It is to understand that, at this moment, social isolation is fundamental “, comments Ennes .

The actor from Rio de Janeiro lives in New York and says he is surprised by the scenery of a city, known for its intense movement, due to the varied business and commercial complexes, with completely empty streets. For him, the American is respecting the recommendations of health authorities for quarantine, motivated mainly by fear of contagion.

“The last time I saw something like that in relation to the movement was on the day of the attack on the Twin Towers. It’s scary. New York is 24 hours. Shops open, shops are open and people are circulating. Seeing the city at rest is very strange, it seems that it is ready for the recording of a horror movie (jokes). For those who live here, it is very impressive “.

Ennes also talked about how his routine at home has been. The actor tends to share his schedule with recordings of feature films, plays on New York’s OFF Broadway and events in various North American cities.

“My daily life has totally changed. I was very busy, full of tasks. Now, my life has come to a stop. I will not lie, it is not a little distressing, but I know the importance of being preserved and not contributing to the spread of the coronavirus. I’m fine, taking care of myself as much as possible and not going out on the streets, as well as avoiding contact with family and friends. It’s time to respect this moment and, if that longing strikes, use digital media with video calls (jokes). be “, concludes.

• Brazilian actor Ruy Ennes *
  He was born in Rio de Janeiro, on February 11, 1985. He has a degree in performing arts at the famous Harvard University, NYFA, Actors Studio, Sorbonne and CAL (Casa de Artes em Laranjeiras). He was nominated in Cannes in 2018 as the best actor in the film “Almost”.
  By Melinda Lehman