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First Trailer Released for “Rust” Following Tragic Incident
The Western film “Rust” has unveiled its first trailer since the tragic events of 2021, when a gun held by actor Alec Baldwin discharged, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Set in 1880s Wyoming, the film features Baldwin in the role of Harland Rust, a notorious outlaw. The plot centers around young orphan Lucas McCalister, portrayed by Patrick Scott McDermott, who finds himself sentenced to death after accidentally causing the death of a rancher.
In the story, Rust, who is Lucas’s estranged grandfather, orchestrates a jail break, taking the boy with him as they flee south to Mexico. The pair’s escape is complicated by U.S. Marshal Wood Helm, played by Josh Hopkins, and a relentless bounty hunter named “Preacher,” interpreted by Travis Fimmel.
Financial Arrangements and Settlements
In a notable development, the original producers of “Rust” will not profit from the film, as per a recent press release. It has been revealed that Halyna Hutchins’s family, including her son Andros, will receive financial compensation from the film, following a sealed settlement.
The incident that claimed Hutchins’s life occurred on October 21, 2021, during filming at Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico.
Baldwin’s Stance and Legal Developments
Alec Baldwin has consistently maintained that he did not pull the trigger of the firearm. In a December 2021 television interview with George Stephanopoulos, he described the moment the gun discharged, stating, “I let go of the hammer of the gun. And the gun goes off.”
The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, faced serious legal repercussions; she was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Meanwhile, in July, Baldwin’s own involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed by a Santa Fe judge, a decision met with a heartfelt emotional response from Baldwin.
Judicial Commentary
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer expressed concerns regarding the handling of the case, indicating that the state’s actions amounted to a significant breach of legal protocol which impeded the court’s ability to remedy the situation effectively.
“There is no way for the court to right this wrong,” Sommer stated, reflecting on the complexities surrounding the case.
With all legal matters now settled for Baldwin, “Rust” is scheduled to hit theaters on May 2, continuing its journey toward release amidst the significant shadow cast by the tragic events on set.
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