Alec Baldwin Wanted To Keep Filming Rust Movie After On-Set Shooting
Alec Baldwin reportedly wanted to continue filming Rust after the accidental on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins that took place late last year. The shooting happened at Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico while Baldwin, Hutchins, and others were preparing for a scene that involved a .45 Colt Revolver. With an ongoing investigation into Hutchins' death, it's unclear why a live bullet was in the gun at all and who is responsible for the tragic outcome.
As the industry scrutinizes what exactly happened on the set, more information has come out that paints a picture of Rust's potentially unsafe work conditions. The Rust movie crew had been concerned about many things, including a lack of safety checks and skirting of union protocol. Attention has also fallen on the movie's on-set armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and assistant director David Halls, as both were allegedly expected to check the gun's safety before handing it to actors. Baldwin's response in the following months has been a rollercoaster of regret, sadness, anger, distancing, and denial. His more recent responses of denying responsibility have been met with backlash from the public. Baldwin, who was also a producer for the movie, has been named among other Rust producers and crew in various lawsuits surrounding Hutchins' death.
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As reported by TheIndependent (via The New York Times), Baldwin allegedly wanted to continue filming the indie western movie after the accidental shooting, telling the cast and crew that it would honor Hutchins' memory. Baldwin allegedly told the crew that he wanted to finish the film so that the film's profits and potential insurance payouts could be given to
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