It’s the sequel no one wanted. Boris Johnson’s announcement of a second lockdown from 5 November to 2 December is another blow to a UK acting and production industry already struggling to get back on its feet. The mandatory closing of non-essential outlets and indoor leisure spaces, on top of recent testing rules, has complicated screen production, added complexity to auditioning, and means that theatres and cinemas across England are now closed, losing vital revenue in ticket and bar sales. And while this lockdown applies only to England, the other nations of the UK also have onerous restrictions in place.