This might be hard to believe but it looks like Alec Baldwin wants to get back to work on the set of Rust out of all places. THere are new reports that say that the Hollywood actor will remain in the lead role of the film, despite being charged for the shooting and death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Here’s what you need to know.
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Alec Baldwin – Still Wants To Continue Filming Rust Despite Manslaughter Charges
According to new reports, Alec still wants to get back to work despite the fact that there’s so much controversy surrounding the film and Hutchins’ death.
Melina Spadone, lawyer for Rust Movie Productions, has said that the film is “still on track to be completed with Mr Baldwin in the lead role and Joel Souza returning as director.”
Earlier reports say that Halyna’s husband Matthew Hutchins would be serving as executive producer of Rust. He said in a statement, “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed. The filming of Rust, which I will now executive produce, will resume with all the original principal players on board in January 2023. I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr Baldwin).”
Hutchins was shot and killed by Baldwin on the set of the movie, even though the actor maintains that he never pulled the trigger. One of the counts is for involuntary manslaughter, in which prosecutors will have to prove there is underlying negligence. The other charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act. Baldwin could face up to five years in prison.
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What’s Next For Alec Baldwin?
Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said in a statement: “After a thorough review of the evidence and the laws of the state of New Mexico, I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and other members of the ‘Rust’ film crew. On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice.”
We will update you with all of the latest details as they come in. Watch this space.
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