‘Rust’ Will Resume Production In 2023 With Alec Baldwin In Lead Despite Involuntary Manslaughter Charges

Producers confirmed that western movie would be made. “Rust” It is planned to resume filming in 2023. Alec Baldwin will continue to lead the team. 

This news comes shortly after Baldwin was arrested. involuntary manslaughter This is a result of the October 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins, cinematographer. Hutchins was shot to death on the New Mexico location in October 2021. scene rehearsal Baldwin was holding a gun when a bullet struck it. Baldwin claims that he did not pull the trigger. A forensic FBI report was however available. concluded The fatal shooting occurred because the trigger was not pulled.

Melina Spadone is an attorney for Rust movie productions LLC. told Fox News Digital: The movie is “on track to be completed with Mr. Baldwin in the lead role and Joel Souza as director.”

Hutchins was killed by the same bullet as Souza. Souza was injured and later released from hospital.

Spadone stated that the project would also include “on-set safety supervisors and union crew members, and will bar any use of working weapons or any ammunition.”

Filming won’t take place in New Mexico, however, as Spadone previously told the news outlet. She stated that producers were “considering other locations, including in California, but no decisions have been made.” 

Last week, Baldwin’s lawyer, Luke Nikas, slammed the charges brought against his client. 

“This decision distorts Halyna Hutchins’ tragic death and represents a terrible miscarriage of justice,” In a statement, the attorney stated. 

“Mr. Baldwin had no reason to believe there was a live bullet in the gun – or anywhere on the movie set,” The statement has been added. “He relied on the professionals with whom he worked, who assured him the gun did not have live rounds. We will fight these charges, and we will win.”

These charges can result in up to 18 months prison time. Baldwin could be sentenced to up to five years in prison if convicted of the charges.

Hutchins’ family also released a statement thanking the Santa Fe Sheriff and the District Attorney for deeming the incident worthy of charges being filed, especially due to the “conscious disregard for human life.” 

“Our independent investigation also supports that charges are warranted. It is a comfort to the family that, in New Mexico, no one is above the law,” They agreed. “We support the charges, will fully cooperate with this prosecution, and fervently hope the justice system works to protect the public and hold accountable those who break the law.”

Since the incident, Baldwin has maintained his innocence. 

“I feel that someone is responsible for what happened and I can’t say who that is, but I know it’s not me,” The actor, who is 64 years old, spoke to ABC News in December 2021.