The production of the film “Rust”, starring and produced by Alec Baldwin, has reached an agreement with the representatives of the director of photography Halyna Hutchins, who died during the filming of the film. As part of the deal, Halyna’s widower Matthew Hutchins will executive produce “Rust”.
According to the magazine, “Rust” will resume production in January 2023 with the original cast. Deadline, which exclusively revealed the agreement between the parties. Production was halted in October last year after a gun exploded and killed Hutchins and injured another person on the film’s set.
The Hutchins family filed a manslaughter lawsuit in February for the gunshot that hit Hutchins when Baldwin unloaded a stage gun after production assistant David Halls told him the gun was “cold,” meaning no ammunition. .
“We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, in our manslaughter case against Rust producers, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of this deal, our case will be dismissed, ”Matthew Hutchins said Wednesday morning.
“Filming on Rust, which I will now executive produce, will resume with all of the original main actors on board in January 2023,” Hutchins added to the confidential agreement.
“I have no interest in getting involved in recriminations or attributions of blame (to the producers or to Mr. Baldwin). We all believe Halyna’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to honor Halyna’s latest work, ”concluded the cinematographer’s widower.
Rust Movie Productions, LLC, through its attorney, Melina Spadone, of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, said today: “We are delighted that the parties have come together to resolve this matter, which, subject to court approval, marks an important step forward. . in celebrating Halyna’s life and honoring her work ”.
Baldwin’s attorney, Luke Nikas of Quinn Emanuel, added, “Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained a specific desire to do what’s best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful to all those who have contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation ”.
Alec Baldwin then released a statement on his Instagram (above): “We are delighted to announce today the settlement of the civil lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of director of photography Halyna Hutchins. Throughout this difficult process, they all maintained a specific desire to do what is best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful to all those who have contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation ”.
“Rust” director Joel Souza also commented, “Those of us who were lucky enough to have spent time with Halyna knew she was extremely talented, kind, creative and a source of incredibly positive energy,” he said. . “I just wish the world had known her in different circumstances, as surely as it would have been through her fantastic work.”
He continued: “In my healing efforts, any decision to return to finish directing the film would only make sense to me if it were made with the involvement of Matt and the Hutchins family. While definitely bittersweet, I’m glad that together, we will now complete what Halyna and I started. All my efforts on this film will be dedicated to honoring Halyna’s legacy and making her proud. It is a privilege to see him in your name ”.
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