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'Rust' Set to Release as Director Reflects on the Tragedy and Fallout

The Alec Baldwin-led film debuts May 2, years after the fatal on-set shooting that claimed Halyna Hutchins' life and reshaped its production and legal aftermath.

Alec Baldwin’s gruff portrayal of a ruthless killer anchors a visually stunning but rambling Western in “Rust.”
“Rust” tells the story of a 13-year-old orphan in 1882 who accidentally shoots a neighbor.
Alec Baldwin, from left, and Patrick Scott McDermott are on the run from bounty hunters in “Rust.”
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Overview

  • The Western film 'Rust,' featuring Alec Baldwin, will be released digitally and in select theaters on May 2, marking the end of its tumultuous production journey.
  • Director Joel Souza, injured during the 2021 on-set shooting, expressed regret over writing the film but continued production to honor Halyna Hutchins at her family's request.
  • Alec Baldwin, who faced and later had involuntary manslaughter charges dismissed, has refrained from promoting the film and maintains he did not pull the trigger in the incident.
  • Former armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter, while assistant director Dave Halls received probation for negligent use of a deadly weapon.
  • The film’s release comes alongside a Hulu documentary exploring the tragedy and its aftermath, as well as Baldwin’s reality series, which has drawn criticism from Souza.