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Sara-Aisha Kent

Coronavirus: All the celebs who could be at risk after Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson test positive

Hollywood stars Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have self-isolated after contracting Covid-19 whilst filming in Australia's Gold Coast.

The Cast Away actor and the Sleepless in Seattle actress, both 63, are currently Down Under to whilst Tom films a forthcoming Elvis Presley biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann.

As a result of the couple testing positive for having the bug - which Hanks announced on his Instagram account on Sunday night - a number of cast and crew could be at risk of also having the deadly virus.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have self-isolated after contracting covid-19 (Getty Images)

Baz Luhrmann

The Aussie writer, director and producer would have been in close contact with actors working on the highly-anticipated biopic.

The 57-year-old is just under the high risk category - which is 60 years of age - however he will have to self-isolate if he starts showing signs of the virus after working with Hanks and Wilson.

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell appears to be in the states (Mischief Screen Limited 2019/Ben Blackall)

The English star, 57, has been cast as Vernon Presley in the upcoming film

It is unknown if the actor has touched down in Australia for filming yet as his last social media post showed him in Memphis at Sun Studio - researching for his role.

Austin Butler

(Jen Lowery / SplashNews.com)

Handsome Austin has bagged the lead role of Elvis himself but it is unknown if he is yet to arrive in Oz for filming.

The 28-year-old is of a healthy age and not in a high risk category.

However, he has been linked to co-star Olivia DeJonge which could mean they have been together which would allow the bug to spread.

Olivia DeJonge

(WireImage)

Aussie native Olivia - cast as Priscilla Presley - has been in close contact with Austin - according to his Instagram account.

They both posed for a selfie together on March 2 - which could suggest that they are both in Australia.

They pair been rumoured to be dating after the cosy snap emerged.

If this is the case and one of them - or both - have been around Tom or Rita then they need to make sure they are tested for the virus.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal has posted on preparing to fight illness (Getty)

Maggie has shared on Instagram that she is preparing her body to fight off any illness.

On Sunday night she took to her stories to show the contents of her freezer was loaded up with bone broth - which is toted as a health drink full of vitamins and minerals and amino acids.

It it unknown if she is on the Gold Coast.

The biopic documenting the Jailhouse Rock hitmaker's life was set to be released in October 2021 - however this may now be delayed after production has been halted following Hanks and Wilson's diagnosis.

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