Alec Baldwin returns as an actor and producer on the film Rust, where a fatal shooting incident took place for which Baldwin has been charged. Production was halted in 2021 after the incident, but will resume in the spring, according to AND! News.
The shooting incident killed camerawoman Halyna Hutchins. “Even though it’s bittersweet, I’m grateful that the brilliant and dedicated new production team is now committed to completing what Halyna and I started with the former cast and crew,” director Joel Souza said in a statement.
“Everything I do for this film will be dedicated to honoring Halyna’s legacy. It’s a privilege to make this happen on her behalf.”
Baldwin was formally charged with wrongful death in late January. He would have violated the gun law. Baldwin’s lawyers are asking the prosecution to dismiss the charges because the law would not yet exist when the fatal shooting took place in October 2021.
