Chariot's Shane West Details Working During The Height Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

For Shane West, working on films during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly meant that actors and crew couldn't get to know each other as much as before. However, he knew this going into "Chariot" because of prior pandemic work.

"I did a film, which is coming out actually in three weeks, I believe. I think it's May 6 ... called 'Escape the Field,' and that was [made] in ... July [2020]," the "A Walk to Remember" star told The List. Still, filming in the movie's titular location made the shooting process easier for everyone because of better options for social distancing and air circulation. 

"Crew had one section that they had to [use], and we had our own section and that was a lot more hardcore than 'Chariot' because it was six months before, we were really in the summer of 2020," West explained. "It was a lot more." In an exclusive interview with The List, Thomas Mann confirmed that "Chariot" was his first pandemic project, with West adding that he and Mann discussed this on set due to West having prior experience with making "Escape the Field" during this time.

"I know that Thomas, I remember him being nervous and coming into this and he had a ton of work to do too, but I did have an entire film where I got a little bit used to it before I went into 'Chariot,'" West added. Ultimately, he said, "I didn't know what any of the crew or hair and makeup looked like because you have the mask on the whole time, all you see [are] the eyes."

"Chariot" is now playing in select theaters. The film is also available on demand and for digital rental or purchase.