Tom Hanks And Wife Rita Wilson Are The First Celebrities To Have COVID-19

Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for COVID-19. The “The Da Vinci Code” actor broke the news on his Instagram on Wednesday, making him the first Hollywood celebrity to take the lid off his coronavirus diagnosis.

Hanks and Wilson recently flew to Australia for the pre-production of Warner Bros.’ untitled Elvis Presley film, where Hanks is set to play the legendary singer’s longtime manager Colonel Tom Parker.

In his official statement, the 63-year-old actor said they had colds and body aches when they arrived in Australia, while Wilson also had slight fevers and chills that came and went. After being tested, they were found to be positive.

“Well, now. What to do next? The medical officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?” he said. “We’ll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves!” he added.

Shortly after Hanks’ shocking disclosure, Warner Bros. released a statement confirming that someone from the Elvis feature film had tested positive for the virus.

“We have been made aware that a company member from our Elvis feature film, which is currently in pre-production in The Gold Coast, Australia, has tested positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with the appropriate Australian health agencies to identify and contact anyone who may have come in direct contact with the individual. The health and safety of our company members is always our top priority, and we are taking precautions to protect everyone who works on our productions around the world,” said Warner Bros.

Hanks and Wilson are currently receiving treatment in Australia. They are so far the only known individuals on the Elvis film to contract COVID-19.

Since the Elvis film is still in pre-production stages, preparations are still underway for the shoot. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the untitled film is slated for release on Oct. 1, 2021.