Tyler Perry considers reopening Atlanta studios in a way that would see cast and crew LIVING on site

Tyler Perry considers reopening his studios in a safe way that would see cast and crew LIVING on site after testing negative for COVID-19

Last October, industrious filmmaker Tyler Perry opened his sprawling and state-of-the-art enhanced production studios in Atlanta, Georgia, a city that thanks to him has been dubbed the Hollywood of the South.

But now, after almost two months of a complete standstill in production due to the coronavirus pandemic, Perry, 50, is getting creative in his approach to eventually reopen the 330-acre studio complex.

The Madea performer is currently investigating and seeking approval for a novel and unique strategy to begin shooting his own TV shows again, which would see the cast and crew of each production check in on the first day to get tested for the virus, and those found to be negative would then be invited to live on-site for the entire duration of the shoot, reports TMZ.

Mogul: Tyler Perry is getting creative in his approach to eventually reopen his 330-acre Tyler Perry Studios complex in Atlanta

This ‘preemptive quarantine’ approach, being considered by Tyler’s studio executives, would allow cast and crew members to live in and use the plethora of facilities on the studio lot, which sits on the historic grounds of the former Fort McPherson army base. 

The major motion picture studio is one of the largest production facilities in the country, with 40 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places that are reportedly all habitable, 141 usable on-site barracks, as well as 30 fully functional houses which Perry built on the lot for various productions.

There’s also 200 acres of greenspace available for the studio inhabitants, along with a gym, bar and restaurants.

Interesting strategy: The plan would be to test the cast and crew of each production for the virus, and those found to be negative would then be invited to live on-site for the whole shoot

Interesting strategy: The plan would be to test the cast and crew of each production for the virus, and those found to be negative would then be invited to live on-site for the whole shoot

What’s more, if the idea gains traction, the studio mogul is prepared to erect additional living space in the form of pre-fab hotels.

There’s even a hospital that was built for one of his shows, which Tyler is confident can retrofitted to become a somewhat real, functional medical facility. 

According to TMZ, the Diary of a Mad Black Woman star is thinking of bringing a doctor and nurse on board.

Perry’s plan would involve a limited, tiered reopening, first just for his own productions –– some six TV shows.  

Problem solver: This 'preemptive quarantine' approach currently being considered would allow cast and crew members to live in and use the plethora of facilities on the huge studio lot

Problem solver: This ‘preemptive quarantine’ approach currently being considered would allow cast and crew members to live in and use the plethora of facilities on the huge studio lot

Each of those shows require about 2 1/2 of filming to complete a season, requiring cast and crew to remain on site for that duration. 

Tyler would also provide extra pay in light of the unique circumstances.

The plan doesn’t come without a number of potential issues, though, not the least of which is the ability to obtain enough reliable coronavirus tests – something that has proven difficult in other instances thus far. 

There’s also the question of day players and extras, and what the policy would be for a cast or crew member who needed to leave for an emergency.

Generous: Tyler would also apparently provide extra pay in light of the unique circumstances

Generous: Tyler would also apparently provide extra pay in light of the unique circumstances

We'll see: The plan doesn't come without a number of potential issues, but it does seem like an interesting approach to restoring some aspects of business as usual

We’ll see: The plan doesn’t come without a number of potential issues, but it does seem like an interesting approach to restoring some aspects of business as usual