From Fallout to Grey’s Anatomy: What TV and Movie Productions Shutdown due to the L.A. Fires?

In Los Angeles, TV and movie production shutdown have been taking place as wildfires sweep through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Sylmar, forcing evacuations and shutting down numerous Hollywood projects. FilmLA has revoked filming permits in key areas, while hazardous air quality and emergency conditions have disrupted soundstages and premieres.

Wondering which shows and films are affected? We’ve got the full list and all the latest updates. Stay tuned, as we’ll keep you informed as new details emerge!

What Shows have been Affected in Hollywood due to the L.A. Fires?

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have caused TV and movies production shutdown across the entertainment industry, halting production on numerous TV shows, talk shows, award shows, and film premieres. Here's a breakdown of the affected projects:

Scripted Series

• Hacks (Max): Production on the fourth season paused on January 8.
• Grey’s Anatomy (ABC): Filming was suspended for the ABC hit.
• Suits: LA (NBC): Production of later episodes in the first season halted.
• Happy’s Place (NBC): Paused production during its debut season.
• Loot (Apple TV+): Filming for the third season has been put on hold.
• NCIS & NCIS: Origins (CBS): Both shows, filming in Santa Clarita and Paramount lots respectively, have been shut down.
• Doctor Odyssey (ABC): Starring Joshua Jackson and Philippa Soo, production was suspended.
• Fallout (Amazon): Production on season 2 stopped
• Ted (Peacock): Production on season two of the comedy series paused.
• Abbott Elementary, All American, and The Pitt (Warner Bros.): Warner Bros. paused production across multiple projects, including rehearsals and table reads for other shows like Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and the Leanne Morgan project.

Game Shows and Talk Shows

• The Price Is Right (CBS): Tapings halted in Glendale.
• After Midnight (CBS): Hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, the late-night show suspended recordings.
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC): Filming paused, with prior episodes re-aired in place.

Award Shows

• Critics Choice Awards: Originally scheduled for January 12, now postponed to January 26.
• BAFTA Tea Party: Delayed with no rescheduled date announced.
• WGA Awards Nominations: Announcement postponed to January 13.
• Oscars Nominations: Pushed from January 17 to January 19, with the voting window extended.
• AARP Movies for Grownups Awards: Scheduled for January 11, now postponed.
• AFI Awards Luncheon: Set for January 10, now to be rescheduled.
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Canceled in-person nominations; announced via press release.

Film Premieres and Screenings

Premieres for movies such as Unstoppable (Jennifer Lopez), Wolf Man, The Pitt, The Last Showgirl, and A Complete Unknown have been canceled.

What Other Things Have Been Affected?

• Evacuations and Property Damage: Many celebrities, including Mandy Moore, Spencer Pratt, Mark Hamill, and Jamie Lee Curtis, have evacuated their homes. Some properties have been completely destroyed.
• Closures Due to Fires: Theme Parks — Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk closed on Wednesday due to hazardous fire and wind conditions, with operations expected to resume soon. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood also shut down temporarily, offering refunds to affected guests.
• Cultural Institutions: The Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades closed its doors, though its structures, collections, and staff remain safe. Vegetation on the property was burned, but the museum plans to reopen early next week.
• Schools: Over 20 school districts in Los Angeles were closed on Wednesday.
• Airports: Flight operations at Los Angeles International Airport remain unaffected.

The wildfires have caused widespread devastation, impacting lives, properties, and iconic establishments across the region. Authorities continue battling the blazes while monitoring conditions to ensure public safety.