Tom Cruise 'forced to self-isolate for two weeks after four dancers and 10 crew members on UK set of Mission: Impossible 7 test positive for coronavirus'
Tom Cruise is reportedly being forced to self-isolate for two weeks after 14 people on the UK set of Mission: Impossible 7 tested positive for coronavirus.
The actor, 58, is said to have spent a day filming with four female dancers as they shot scenes in a nightclub for the upcoming movie, who later tested positive.
Filming of the new instalment has been taking place at Longcross Studios in Chertsey, Surrey - production has now been halted and the 60-member team is now self-isolating, according to The Sun.
Delays: Tom Cruise is reportedly being forced to self-isolate for two weeks after 14 crew members on the set of Mission: Impossible 7 tested positive for coronavirus (pictured on set in April)
Ten crew members have also reportedly tested positive since and it is understood the actor has had to isolate since Tuesday.
A source told the publication: 'Tom is absolutely fuming about what's happened, especially given his rant to his staff last year.
'It's going to badly affect filming and they'll be playing catch-up when they finally come back.
'Fourteen crew members have got Covid — most of them are close aides of Tom's. The whole shooting crew, about 60 people, have all had to self-isolate for 14 days.'
Pandemic: The actor, 58, reportedly spent a day filming with four female dancers as they shot scenes in a night club for the upcoming movie, who later tested positive
The crew had been filming in Yorkshire earlier this year but have more recently been shooting scenes on the outskirts of London.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Paramount and Tom for a comment.
Mission: Impossible 7 filming has been hit with several set backs and delays amid the Covid pandemic, with it shooting on location in Italy, the UK and Norway.
And in December it was reported that five crew members had quit after Tom launched into two rants.
Oh dear: Filming in the UK has now been halted and the 60-member team is now self-isolating, according to The Sun
The actor was said to have given staff a dressing down after he caught them breaking UK Covid rules at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire.
A source claimed after news of the first outburst was made public, there was 'more anger' at the already 'tense' production.
An insider said: 'Tension has been building for months and this was the final straw. Since it became public there has been more anger and several staff have walked.
'But Tom just can't take any more after all the lengths they have gone to just to keep filming at all. He's upset others aren't taking it as seriously as him.'
They added that it was Tom who feels responsible for the production after putting so much time and money into ensuring precautions are in place so the team can film.
It was previously reported that the Hollywood star scolded workers who flouted social distancing rules while filming at Warner Bros. Studios.
MailOnline contacted Tom's representatives for further comment at the time.
Tom later addressed his outburst in an interview with Empire magazine, stating: 'I said what I said. There was a lot at stake at that point. But it wasn't my entire crew. I had the crew leave the set, and it was just select people.'
'And here we are, continuing to film. I do Zoom parties and kids' parties also, you know!' he joked.
It comes after last month Tom reportedly had to call security to deal with trespassers breaking into the huge Mission: Impossible 7 set in Yorkshire.
The movie had been filming in the village of Stoney Middleton in Derbyshire, with the movie using Darlton Quarry for some of the stunt scenes.
Tough: Ten crew members have also reportedly tested positive since and it is understood the actor has had to isolate since Tuesday
Vast: Filming of the new instalment has been taking place at Longcross Studios in Chertsey, Surrey following production at multiple locations in Europe
A source told The Sun that because the area was so large, it had been difficult to seal it off and stop daredevil's from trying to climb the production's equipment.
They explained: 'So trespassers have been getting in and attempting to scale the rigs and equipment set up for the stunts.
'Police were called to one incident last week and then Tom was forced to take action when it happened again.
'Extra security might have to be drafted in… Along with it being a safety nightmare, Tom and the team don't want any delays to filming.'
The second incident mentioned by the source reportedly involved two intruders 'clambering' all over the set, however security were on site to get them off.
MailOnline contacted Tom Cruise's representative for further comment at the time.
In March, the cast and crew of Mission: Impossible 7 were seen prepping an action sequence with a moving train - however it was almost derailed by angry locals.
Tom was spotted squaring off in an epic fight atop a moving train with the sequel's villain, played by Esai Morales, while filming in North Yorkshire.
For the scene, the team have reportedly built a track which stops over the old quarry, with the train said to go hurtling off the tracks and fall 160 feet into a water tank, while Cruise's Ethan Hunt and Morales' unnamed villain fight atop the locomotive.
However, The Sun reported that the production team received complaints from a local couple who claimed the shoot would 'shatter the tranquility' of the area.
The filming application was objected by retired couple, Elizabeth Longbottom, 80, a former health visitor, and her husband Robin, 76, a retired surveyor.
'This is an area of beauty and tranquility — and that's going to be shattered when Mr Cruise and his team turn up. He means nothing to me, it's 46 years since my husband and I went to the cinema,' Elizabeth said.
Robin added: 'I assume the film company are paying handsomely for the privilege of disrupting everyone's lives.'
The couple's objection also added that they felt the scene, 'could be done more economically and with less disturbance by being digitally generated.'
On location: It comes after last month Tom reportedly had to call security to deal with trespassers breaking into the huge Mission: Impossible 7 set (pictured) in Yorkshire
In February it was also reported that plans to shoot MI7 in the Middle East had been abandoned after production staff 'demanded' to return to the UK before mandatory 10-day hotel quarantine rules are enforced.
The Sun reported that studio executives were forced to hire a private jet to ensure staff could return home.
A source said to the publication: 'The whole production has hit yet another issue and there have been revolts among the cast and crew.
'Morale is really down and many of the younger staff who aren’t earning the big bucks just don’t feel it’s worth it any more.'
Crew first began shooting scenes in February in 2020, a few weeks prior to the first global lockdown, and production has been delayed multiple times due to the pandemic.
Pushed back: In February it was also reported that plans to shoot MI7 in the Middle East had been abandoned after production staff 'demanded' to return to the UK
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