After the shooting accident involving Alec Baldwin in October 2021, Rust The film will resume filming in January 2023. The actor is said to have settled the lawsuit with the victim’s family.
During a rehearsal in October 2021, Baldwin fired a prop gun which he was told was a stabbing weapon. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot, while director Joel Souza was injured. Hutchin’s family filed a lawsuit against Baldwin and the film production.
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Alec Baldwin and Rust film crew return to work after filming incident
In a recent report by Deadlinethe victim’s husband, Matthew Hutchins, said:
“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 this settlement, our case will be rejected. Filming of Rust, which I will now executive produce, will resume with all of the original lead cast on board in January 2023. Mr. Baldwin). We all think Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s final work.”
As Hutchins’ husband becomes an executive producer, he will also receive a portion of the film’s profits. Baldwin’s attorney, Luke Nikas, said everyone was trying to do whatever was best for the victim’s son.
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Fans angered by dismissal of Halyna Hutchins case
This announcement caused outrage among fans, with many in disbelief at the decision to resume filming. A fan said it was a bad idea and they had to scrap it. Others thought he was cursed and should no longer finish filming the film. Some were also irritated by the idea that money solves everything. Check out some of the angry tweets from fans:
Alec Baldwin murdered that woman! He gets away with Murder! I guess it depends on who you are and how much money you have. He should be in jail! #FuckAlecBaldwin!
—Steve Hudson (@SteveHudson63) October 6, 2022
So….Alec Baldwin…..SET…. FINANCIALLY!?! ….with his murder victim’s family and the film company….wtf?…No jail time for Democrats?…not even when they kill someone?
— NoneOfYourBusiness2 (@TomaisMac) October 5, 2022
Your daily reminder that Alec Baldwin didn’t spend a single night in jail but that people are still in jail for entering the Capitol building.
— Rising Serpent 🇺🇸 (@rising_serpent) October 5, 2022
Alec Baldwin just made a deal with the family of the woman he shot and killed.
He belongs in jail.
— Steven Ertelt (@StevenErtelt) October 5, 2022
Meanwhile, some fans defended Alec Baldwin and said it wasn’t his fault but the person in charge of the weapons. They shouldn’t have real weapons on the board in the first place. Some fans also felt it was a horrific accident and the actor shouldn’t be blamed. A Twitter user also said that Hutchins’ work should be seen and “it would be a shame to throw away his work.”
@AlecBaldwin Alec Baldwin is not to blame for shooting the producer. It was the responsibility of the weapons officer. They should never have had real guns on a film set anyway! The firearms handler and the producer are to blame and only them!
—ShawnB (@ShawnB47940738) October 6, 2022
I was on the fence about the release, but now that they’re moving forward with filming, I think his work should be seen. It would be a shame to throw away his work.
— Jesse Juarez (@FakeJesseJuarez) October 5, 2022
This traumatic accident divided the reactions of the public. Baldwin, known as an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, has come under fire from people who have politicized the shooting. Twitter users even started the hashtag #AlecforPrison.
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