Sant Cugat, in the Barcelona area, is the focus of a filming pause after the shoot for The Last Druid, starring Russell Crowe, was stopped because the site did not have the fencing required to protect against African swine fever.
The decision affects the production in Sant Cugat, where the Generalitat has demanded urgent action. The issue is not the film itself, but the lack of the protective barrier needed under the current biosecurity rules.
African swine fever is a serious animal health threat, and the fencing requirement is part of the response designed to reduce the risk of spread. In this case, the authorities said the set could not continue until the necessary measures were in place.
For readers following local news across Catalonia, this case sits at the point where culture, public health and regulation meet. You can keep up with more regional coverage on our news page.
The production pause in Sant Cugat underlines how filming in Catalonia can be affected by wider safety rules, especially when animal health controls are involved. The Generalitat has made clear that the required fencing must be installed before work can resume.
