Sad shadows about Rust: Baldwin talks about loss and trauma

Sad shadows about Rust: Baldwin talks about loss and trauma

After the tragic events on the western set of "Rust", in which the camera hedgehog Halyna Hutchin was killed, Alec Baldwin, the leading actor, has announced that he does not want to look at the completion of the film for the time being. The actor's decision is a reaction to the emotional aftermath of the incident, which took place in October 2021, fatally injured a ball of a revolver Hutchin he kept. The director Joel Souza was also injured.

Baldwin commented in a conversation with "Variety" and explained: "Not at the moment", in terms of watching the film. This statement accompanies the enormous psychological stress that the actor and his family continues to burden the actor and his family since the incident. "This is obviously the most difficult thing I've ever had to do with my life," said Baldwin.

shaped by grief and trauma

Around three years after the accident, “Rust” recently celebrated its premiere at the Camerimage Festival in Poland, but the memories of the tragedy are omnipresent. Baldwin, who was involved in the legal disputes about the incident, was faced with a surprisingly set procedure for negligent killing in summer. The responsible weapon master, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to an 18-month prison sentence in April.

For Baldwin, the most serious effects are the emotional pain that not only has been added to him, but also his family, especially his wife Hilaria. "Apart from the victims themselves, it hurts the most with my wife," said the actor. Hilaria reports on deep traumatization based on the incident. Baldwin's impressions show that the joy of his family and everyday life were severely affected by the accident. "Everything went pretty well ... and then the floor breaks away." The disturbing consequences of the tragedy accompany the family and they actively try to distance themselves from the project.

In his current phase, Alec Baldwin is devoted to his family, while he wants to leave the pressure of the film and the memories associated with it for the time being. "I want to raise my energy for the offspring," he said. This decision not only reflects personal grief, but also the need for emotional healing and the search for a new sense of life for this devastating incident.

When the discussion about the film and the associated tragedies continue, the fate of "Rust" and its main character in public remains a topic of great interest. In this case, the connection between art and tragic reality remains a painful, but also thoughtful aspect that continues to employ the industry and the audience.

For more information on Baldwin's statements and the current developments related to "Rust", see the current reporting on www.gmx.at .