After the camera death: Baldwin distances himself from Rust

After the camera death: Baldwin distances himself from Rust

Alec Baldwin, the main actor of the Western “Rust”, has announced that he does not want to watch the finished version of the film for the time being. This decision follows the tragic incident during the filming in October 2021, in which the camera hedgehog Halyna Hutchins was killed by a shot from Baldwin’s hand. 

The actor, who has been married to Hilaria Baldwin since 2012, expressed in a conversation with the industry magazine "Variety" that it is the most difficult situation with which he has ever been confronted. Baldwin remembered how the misfortune has heavily burdened his family and especially his wife. "Apart from the victims themselves, it hurts the most with my wife," he said and found that Hilaria is "very, very traumatized" from the whole situation.

The tragedy and its consequences

Baldwin was not only involved in the incident during the shooting, but also had to deal with the legal responsibility. The process of negligent killing that was strained against him was surprisingly discontinued in the summer. The responsible weapon master at the set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison in April for negligent killing.

At the Camerimage Festival in Poland, “Rust” recently celebrated its premiere, but Baldwin wants to keep distance from the film because he will always be connected to the tragedy. "Because the film does not stand by itself. It will always be overshadowed by this matter," he said. Despite the pain, Baldwin is happy that the film was completed and also sees positive aspects in the subsequent filming: "In many aspects, 'Rust' has become a better film." 

The actor makes it clear that he currently wants to invest his energy primarily in the upbringing of his seven children. After the emotional challenges of the past two years, he is looking for ways to distance himself from the intensive and painful past. "At the moment I want everything that has to do with 'rust' for now disappears from my radar," said Baldwin.

The discussion about Baldwin and the tragic incident on the set of "Rust" continues, since many the associated questions about security on the film set and the responsibility in the handling of weapons in the film industry are responsible. The event has left a lasting impression in the industry and people are emotionally affected. Details about the incident and the reactions of the participants are still of interest to the public, since the tragedy itself not only affects the parties involved, but the entire film community.  For further information on www.gmx.at .