The 54-year-old "Silver Linings Playbook" director's filming was shut down by police on Friday as Boston's police force embarked on a manhunt for suspects.
A spokesperson for Sony's studio said that the shoot was due to resume on April 22, reported
Contactmusic.
The film's cast include Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper among others.
"American Hustle" revolves around FBI's Abscam sting operation in the late 1970s.