As Covid-19 continues to be a pain for the UK screen sector; 'The Crown' has found a way to tackle positive cases on-set amid a surge of the Omicron variant.Variety has confirmed that Netflix wrapped Season 5 production for the holidays ahead of schedule following a number of positive Covis cases.

It's currently unclear exactly how many cases were discovered, but a UK based news outlet, which first reported this, suggests eight crew members were affected. A spokesperson for the streaming service told Variety, "'The Crown' finished filming one day earlier than planned for the Christmas break following a few positive cases within the team, thus ensuring others' safety and so that everyone on production can enjoy a festive break with their loved ones.