According to media reports, shooting for the film “Rust” is to be moved following the deadly shot of camerawoman Halyna Hutchins. “The production is considering other locations, including in California, but no decisions have been made,” the production company’s attorney was quoted as saying by The Hollywood Reporter.
“Variety” also reported that the work should no longer be continued in New Mexico from January 2023 and that a new location was being sought.
Baldwin operated gun
Chief camerawoman Hutchins (42) was fatally injured on a film ranch in Santa Fe (New Mexico) on October 21. The images from the set amidst a desolate, dusty landscape went around the world. Baldwin, who served as lead actor and producer on the film, was holding a gun in rehearsal for a scene when a shot went off.
Hutchins left behind a husband and a son. The family filed a lawsuit once morest Baldwin and other contributors in February, alleging gross negligence. In early October, Baldwin settled out of court with the family.
Widower becomes executive producer
Hutchins’ widower announced through his attorney that he had dropped the lawsuit. A court has yet to formally approve the agreement. “We all believe Halyna’s death was a horrible accident,” wrote Matthew Hutchins. He has no interest in blaming Baldwin and the film producers.
Instead, they wanted to pay tribute to the cinematographer’s recent work. The widower announced that production of ‘Rust’, which was halted following the fatal incident, will continue – he is now on board as an executive producer.
