Alec Baldwin to resume filming Rust amid involuntary manslaughter charges
ok.co.ukWork on the film Rust will resume in spring, with Alec Baldwin producing and remaining in the starring role, it has been announced.The widower of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot on the set of the western in October 2021, has also sanctioned a documentary about her.The currently unnamed piece will explore her life and “final work, including the completion of the film” and feature her partner Matthew as executive producer.The plans come after Baldwin was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter by the Santa Fe District Attorney’s office over the fatal shooting of Hutchins.
A number of original crew members will return to the project alongside director Joel Souza. Joining the production will be safety officers Gary Jensen and Paul Jordan from Tenet Production Safety and production designer Christine Brandt.
Matthew Hutchins will serve as an executive producer and will be joined by Academy Award-nominated producer Grant Hill.The production company said that “at Hutchins’ behest and with his blessing and support” cinematographer Bianca Cline will “complete Halyna’s vision for the film” as well as donating her salary to charity in honour of her.
The production will continue to use union crew members and bar “any use of working weapons and any form of ammunition” from the set.
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