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Alec Baldwin: Distancing Rust after Tragedy and Trial
Alec Baldwin distances himself from “Rust” and has never seen the film. He emphasizes that the tragedy will always be in the shadow of the project. Read more about his first appearance after the tragedy.
Alec Baldwin: Distancing Rust after Tragedy and Trial
Three years ago, a terrible incident occurred on the set of the western film “Rust” in which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins lost her life. Actor Alec Baldwin accidentally fired a shot while handling a prop, which led to her fatal accident. The case against Baldwin, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter, was dropped in July this year.
In a recent appearance at the Turin Film Festival, Baldwin breaks his silence about the incidents that significantly influenced his life and that of his family. In an interview with Variety, he explains his deep feelings: "Apart from the victims themselves, what hurts me the most is what was done to my wife... We're trying to take the wind out of our sails to get away from this thing. Because the film doesn't stand on its own. It will always be overshadowed by this thing." These words reflect the enormous emotional pressure Baldwin has been under since the incident.
Distancing yourself from “Rust”
Baldwin makes it clear that he wants to distance himself from “Rust”. When a reporter asks him if he has seen the final version of the film, the 66-year-old actor answers honestly: "No, I haven't seen the final version. But like I said, I hope that the film gets released, that it comes out. That it brings back the investors' money." He reiterates how important it is to him that those who believed in the project are not left with their own money. He emphasizes that he is not interested in personal benefits.
The actor even goes so far as to say that he gave up his fees and other earning opportunities and gave all financial proceeds to Halyna Hutchins' husband, Matt Hutchins. “The idea that people - who shall not be named - say, 'You're profiting from this!' That's absolutely wrong,” Baldwin said, dismissing accusations that he was still profiting from the film.
These emotional and personal aspects show how deeply the incident affected the lives of Baldwin and Halyna Hutchins' family. The discussions and upcoming events surrounding “Rust” therefore remain of great interest to both the film community and the public. Details on this topic are can be read in a current report on www.rollingstone.de.