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In fact, Season 2 was originally ordered in November 2019 and reportedly filmed through 2020.

Christopher Sommers as Professor Maxwell.

As of this day, Season 2 is 'coming soon'. A short video presented by Kimie Tsukakoshi provided a behind the scenes look at Season 2. Finally, on 16 September, the official The Bureau of Magical Things Twitter account announced that filming of Season 2 had been completed. Shiff Twitter account announced that there was only four days left before finishing filming.

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Our COVID manual is now being shared with other filmmakers and people in the arts industry in Australia.' Industry insiders reported that other major productions were in talks of resuming films and TV series on the Gold Coast, where Queensland coronavirus restrictions are less strict.

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(We needed) two buses, more green rooms, more portable offices and spaces, more staff.' He added 'Once you start putting all the extra crew you need, you have $500,000 to $600,000 more to spend for COVID safety. Shiff explained 'You can't just have the one make-up truck because you can only use two chairs. Their team was asked to sign in, have temperature checks and to wear masks at all times. The Gold Coast Bulletin was taken on an exclusive tour of the set. Shiff observed that 'The beauty of the Gold Coast is you have so many worlds you can create.' Mt Tamborine was used to resemble the Vietnam jungle. The Broadbeach Waters house had been used previously in 2008 for his series The Elephant Queen, which had starred Margot Robbie. It's a big production.' Iconic Gold Coast locations from Mt Tamborine to the Botanic Gardens at Benowa and the Carrara Markets were used in scenes, with the Broadbeach Waters mansion to be used until filming ends. Shiff disclosed 'It's a spend of $9 million in the local area. Cast and crew of the award-winning children's fantasy series took up occupancy in a luxury mansion at Broadbeach Waters, with masks and social distancing the priority at all times when not shooting. Shiff became a manual for other filmmakers and the wider arts industry in Australia. And the COVID safety precautions set in place by Mr. Īs reported in Gold Coast Bulletin on 31 July, Season 2 of The Bureau of Magical Things TV series was the first production in Australia to get back underway, reviving the industry after the shutdown in response to the coronavirus. It was reported that directors Evan Clarry and Martha Goddard had completed the first 10 of Season 2's 20 episodes the last week, with Grant Brown to direct the remaining 10. On June 30, another new cast member was announced, Matthew Manahan to play the role of Ben. Under the amended schedule, filming took place until September. In addition, a new cast member was announced: Miah Madden to play the role of Tayla. Shiff was able to return the multimillion-dollar production to the Glitter Strip Eventually, after a production delay of three months, it was announced that Season 2 would resume filming at the Gold Coast from June 29, 2020. Return to production Īfter developing a unique COVID plan and with City of Gold Coast funding support, Mr. And then of course with COVID, we had to rethink that and strategise.' įrom within the Library of Magic set, the cast members ( Kimie Tsukakoshi, Elizabeth Cullen, Mia Milnes, Julian Cullen, Rainbow Wedell, and Jamie Carter) recorded a message which was released on Twitter, advising viewers to wash their hands and keep safe, while reassuring that The Bureau of Magical Things would return for Season 2. Shiff: 'Originally some time ago it was scripted for 80 per cent Gold Coast and 20 per cent Asia. Īs explained by executive producer Jonathan M.

Carraraled due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Originally, production of Season 2 was to take place from December 2019 to July 2020, with shooting taking place in an Arundel studio, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. When Kyra and Darra embark on a quest to find a legendary lost temple, Kyra's magic accidentally awakens a dangerous object causing fairy and elf magic to malfunction.

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