Recent news surrounding the film "Rust" has been dominated by the tragic incident on set that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Actor Alec Baldwin, who was handling a prop gun during a rehearsal, fired the weapon, causing the fatal shooting. Baldwin has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the incident, and New Mexico prosecutors are planning to present new evidence to a grand jury to determine whether he should stand trial for the charges.
"Rust" is an upcoming American Western film written and directed by Joel Souza. The movie stars Alec Baldwin, who also serves as a producer and co-writer of the story with Souza. Other cast members include Patrick Scott McDermott, Travis Fimmel, Frances Fisher, and Josh Hopkins. The film's production was marred by the tragic shooting incident, leading to legal proceedings and a renewed focus on on-set safety protocols in the film industry.