Alec Baldwin to make acting return in two Italian Christmas films after ‘Rust’ tragedy
nme.comDeadline, Baldwin and his brother William Baldwin are flying out to Italy to film Kid Santa and Billie’s Magic World, two family comedy films which blend live-action and animation.
Filming on the projects has already started in Rome.The two movies reunite Baldwin with director Francesco Cinquemani, who he previously worked with on 2015 sci-fi film Andron.On October 21 last year, Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of Rust at Bonanza Creed Ranch in New Mexico, which killed Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.In legal documents obtained by CNN earlier this month, Baldwin claims he asked Hutchins if he should cock the gun that ultimately fired the live round of ammunition.“Baldwin asked Hutchins whether she wanted to see him cock the gun, as the script required,” reads the arbitration demand filed by Baldwin’s lawyer. “She responded yes.”A statement from Hutchins’ family in response claimed the actor is “trying to avoid liability and accountability for his reckless actions before and on October 21 that resulted in the death of Halyna Hutchins.”Last month, the family of Hutchins filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and other members of the Rust production team.
The lawsuit claims the cinematographer was killed due to “reckless behaviour and cost-cutting” on the production.A statement from Baldwin and Rust attorney Aaron Dyer in response (via Deadline), read: “Everyone’s hearts and thoughts remain with Halyna’s family as they continue to process this unspeakable tragedy.
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