NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy And More TV Productions Put On Hold Due To L.A. Wildfires

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The persistent wildfires in Los Angeles are still burning fiercely, leading to evacuations, property damage, and production halts in a significant part of California. Although the 2025 TV schedule may not be top priority compared to the tragic loss of life and destruction of ecosystems, it’s worth noting that those whose livelihood depends on the entertainment industry will undoubtedly pay attention. Now, as the fires persist, shows such as NCIS and Grey’s Anatomy have temporarily halted filming.

Following the postponement of Fallout Season 2’s production due to recent announcements, productions for shows like NCIS and Grey’s Anatomy have been temporarily halted, prioritizing safety during this ongoing natural catastrophe. In fact, several other shows have paused their current seasons as well, with THR revealing the affected titles.

Currently, there aren’t many high-profile actors or actresses significantly affected by the halt in production of these new streaming series.

  • Fallout (Prime Video)
  • The Pitt (Max)
  • Hacks (Max)
  • Loot (Apple TV+)
  • Ted (Peacock)

Currently, it’s evident that one particular television network is experiencing the most difficulties – I apologize to CBS enthusiasts, as some of your favorite shows are temporarily halted in their current seasons due to production issues.

  • After Midnight
  • NCIS
  • NCIS: Origins
  • The Neighborhood
  • Poppa’s House
  • The Price Is Right

It seems particularly challenging when shows like “The Price is Right” and “After Midnight” air more frequently compared to regular network dramas. These game-show style programs have a higher broadcast rate, making their absence seem significant. Simultaneously, the CBS series mentioned earlier, which were scheduled for 2024 and are currently midway through their seasons, face some difficulties of their own.

It appears that scripted series are experiencing the greatest influence among TV shows, with many other programs being postponed across major networks. Here’s a list of the series currently on hold at this point in time:

1. “The Witcher” (Netflix)
2. “Good Girls” (NBC)
3. “This Is Us” (NBC)
4. “The Mandalorian” (Disney+)
5. “Stranger Things” (Netflix)
6. “The Crown” (Netflix)
7. “Cobra Kai” (YouTube Premium)
8. “Better Call Saul” (AMC)
9. “The Walking Dead” (AMC)
10. “The Handmaid’s Tale” (Hulu)

  • Doctor Odyssey (ABC)
  • Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC)
  • The Rookie (ABC)
  • Abbott Elementary (ABC)
  • Happy’s Place (NBC)
  • Suits: L.A. (NBC)
  • All American (The CW)

It’s challenging to reconcile industrial interests with the heartbreaking impact of the L.A. wildfires, as depicted by celebrities such as Chris Pratt, Mark Hamill, and others. However, their responses emphasize the necessity of striking this balance. Although the sanctity of life is paramount during such crises, the postponement of TV series production affects the cast and crew financially and in the long run, even after the fires subside.

This sentiment is expressed particularly well by Jean Smart, the winner of the 2025 Golden Globes, in her recent Instagram post. The actress from ‘Hacks’ emphasized these concerns on social media, expressing this viewpoint amidst current challenges and due to the postponement of the 2025 Critic’s Choice Awards.

A post shared by Jean Smart (@realjeansmart)

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It remains uncertain to what extent the Los Angeles wildfires will influence television and movie production in the coming days, given that firefighters are still battling the blaze and it’s unclear how advanced filming has progressed. In the interim, you can stay current with your favorite shows, such as NCIS, by taking advantage of streaming services like Paramount+.

Above all, it’s crucial for us at TopMob to extend our ongoing well-wishes for support and security to those impacted by the present humanitarian predicament.

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2025-01-09 21:37