Henry Cavill shares behind-the-scenes snap from The Witcher after filming resumes on season two amid COVID-19 crisis (but fans slam hair and make-up crew for not wearing masks)
Henry Cavill shared a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the second season of The Witcher with fans on Thursday.
The actor, 37, took to Instagram to post a snap while in the make-up chair after what appeared to be an arduous day of filming, as two hair stylists helped to remove his character’s signature blonde wig.
Despite social distancing measures and new restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic both members of the crew were not wearing masks and gloves while they worked on Henry’s hair.
Back to work: Henry Cavill shared a behind-the-scenes snap from The Witcher on Thursday, after filming resumed on season two amid COVID-19 crisis
The Superman star appeared unfazed by the hair stylists’ lack of safety equipment, as they worked on removing the medical tape and glue on his raven tresses.
He wore a pained expression on his face which was covered in dirt, seemingly because of his busy day of filming as Geralt of Rivia.
In the caption, Henry wrote: ‘No bald cap this year. Just pounds of 2 types of medical tape and some glue…. Removal is a joy.
‘Jacqui and Ailbhe here, though, have the deft touch of angels. Jacqui more so an Angel of Vengeance, but that’s all part of her charm.’
Doing their job: After the busy day of filming, two hair stylists helped remove Henry’s character Geralt of Rivia’s blonde wig from his raven tresses without wearing gloves or masks
Some fans slammed the hair and make-up crew for not wearing masks while working with Henry, as they commented on the post in concern.
One asked the actor: ‘… why aren’t they wearing masks tho’
Another questioned ‘where are the masks’, while one added ‘by the way… no masks?’
MailOnline has contacted Netflix’s representatives for comment.
Worried: Some fans slammed the hair and make-up crew for not wearing masks while working with Henry, as they commented on the post in concern
The Witcher resumed filming of its second season last week after the hit show’s busy shooting schedule had to be put on hold in March amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Stephen Surjik, who directed two episodes in its first season, revealed to fans on Wednesday last week that the show was up and running again.
Sharing a snap on Instagram, he said: ‘It’s T minus 3 min to ignition and lift off for our second run at Witcher S2. Everyone is being cautious but spirits are high.’
Back on schedule: The Witcher resumed filming of its second season last week after the hit show’s busy shooting schedule had to be put on hold in March amid the coronavirus pandemic
He also said the cast and crew are having to maintain social distance on set amid the new restrictions.
The show’s resumption is even earlier than Netflix had indicated back in June.
The Witcher’s Twitter account said the cast and crew would reunite on August 17 as they announced the news in the form of a Jaskier poem.
Excited: Stephen Surjik, who directed two episodes in its first season, revealed to fans on Wednesday last week that the show was up and running again with COVID restrictions in place
They said: ‘I’m dusting off my lute and quill/I have some news, some mead to spill. After all the months we’ve been apart/It’s time for production to restart. The Witcher and his bard – who’s flawless/Will reunite on set 17 August.’
The release date for the highly-anticipated second series is not yet known, but Netflix did reveal that a limited six-part spin off series called Blood Origin was also in the works.
The Witcher follows the journey of its eponymous character, a mutated monster hunter who travels across the mythical land on his quest to slay monstrous beasts.
Geralt is one of the few remaining Witchers on the continent and he struggles to find his way in the wicked world as he is often misunderstood by others.
Storyline: The Witcher follows the journey of its eponymous character, a mutated monster hunter who travels across the mythical land on his quest to slay monstrous beasts