Actor Alec Baldwin is filing a lawsuit against “Rust” crew members for negligence in an attempt to ‘clear his name’ following the fatal shooting on set in October last year.
At that time, Baldwin discharged a live round in a prop gun during a scene rehearsal that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Baldwin claims that he was told the gun was ‘cold’ (aka a blank) by assistant director Dave Halls. The tragedy saw the entire production postponed indefinitely.
In February of this year, the family of Hutchins filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and other production team members. A settlement was reached last month.
Now, Baldwin has filed a lawsuit for negligence and indemnification against a number of crew members, including armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, weapons and rounds supplier Seth Kenney, first assistant director David Halls and property master Sarah Zachry.
All previously denied responsibility for the fatal shooting. The suit also indicates Baldwin believes his career was negatively affected by the incident. Baldwin has long stated he never pulled the trigger on the 1880s period gun.
Source: The NME
