Jonathan and Drew Scott to Resume Filming 'Property Brothers' With New Safety Measures
Property Brothers stars Jonathan and Drew Scott "were in a strong position" when TV productions around the country were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With months of footage already recorded, editors were able to build new episodes of their hit shows in remote work spaces.
Nevertheless, the twin brothers just revealed they're moving forward with filming new content for HGTV once again. A central motivator was the fact that "construction was never shut down" by the outbreak.
“It was considered essential for obvious reasons, because we can’t have people displaced from their homes," Jonathan told Variety in an exclusive interview. "But really, it was a challenge for us. Do we pause the shows and leave these houses as they are, or do we try and get these families back into their homes?”
Variety reported that the seventh season of Brother vs. Brother will soon wrap, while casting for Property Brothers: Forever Home will rev up. On a normal schedule, the brothers complete more than 45 homes in a year. However, Drew told the outlet they won't "go back to that busier pace.” Also off their list are projects which would be categorized as "massive" or "over the top." In essence, they're keeping things grounded.
The twins revealed some of the additional measures they'll take in order to keep their teams and families safe. Per Variety, those include: "a minimal crew, closed set, hand-washing stations, temperature checks, and a morning safety brief—all overseen by a health and safety manager who makes sure protocol is maintained." Additionally, "All group scenes will also be shot outdoors, with people a safe distance apart. The brothers will also maintain separation from the show’s families."
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