Netflix’s popular film sequel spirals into chaos as cast and crew struck down by food poisoning

Filming for the upcoming Netflix feature ‘Enola Holmes 3’ temporarily came to a halt after several members of the cast and crew were reportedly affected by food poisoning while on location in Malta.

The production, which had recently relocated from Shepperton Studios in the UK to the Mediterranean island for its final shooting schedule, was forced to pause after multiple team members fell ill due to what was believed to be contaminated catering, according to The Sun.

A source familiar with the production described the situation as a significant disruption. “It’s a nightmare because these productions run to such tight schedules and filming had to be stopped,” the source told the publication. “There were a fair few affected and it meant everything had to grind to a halt until they got better.”

Although the illness was not serious, the delay has reportedly added stress to an already tight filming calendar. “It ended up being a bout of food poisoning which is just really unfortunate. Luckily it wasn’t anything too serious and everyone recovered but it put pressure on them in terms of hitting deadlines,” the source added.

Starring ‘Stranger Things’ fame, Millie Bobby Brown as the titular character, the third film in the popular ‘Sherlock Holmes’ spin-off series had begun production earlier this year. Brown returns as Enola Holmes, the quick-witted younger sister of the famed detective, joined once again by Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes and Himesh Patel as Dr. Watson. Louis Partridge also reprises his role as Viscount Tewkesbury, Enola’s love interest.

Helena Bonham Carter returns to the franchise as matriarch Eudoria Holmes, while Sharon Duncan-Brewster continues her role as the antagonist Moriarty.

Netflix is aiming for a late 2025 release for the third instalment, which is expected to take on a darker tone compared to its predecessors. While plot specifics remain tightly guarded, the film will continue Enola’s adventurous streak as she searches for her missing mother while navigating interference from her more established brothers.

Initially developed as a theatrical release by Warner Bros., the first ‘Enola Holmes’ film was acquired by Netflix in April 2020, amid cinema closures during the coronavirus pandemic. The franchise has since become a streaming hit, with its blend of period mystery and youthful rebellion striking a chord with audiences.