The Alec Baldwin western, Rust, that has been bombarded by indictments and lawsuits over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is set to renew shooting in New Mexico, with promises of enhanced safety measures to be put in place, according to reports.
Star and producer Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter in January in the wake of the 2021 death of the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, who was shot when Baldwin fired a live bullet from the pistol he was using as a prop during rehearsal for a scene to be shot on the New Mexico movie set. Hutchins later died from the bullet that hit her in the chest.
Hutchins’ family has also filed a lawsuit against Baldwin and the production seeking compensation for battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence, months after Baldwin settled a similar…
