Deadline, Baldwin and his brother William Baldwin are flying out to Italy to film Kid Santa and Billie’s Magic World, two family comedy films which blend live-action and animation. Filming on the projects has already started in Rome.The two movies reunite Baldwin with director Francesco Cinquemani, who he previously worked with on 2015 sci-fi film Andron.On October 21 last year, Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of Rust at Bonanza Creed Ranch in New Mexico, which killed Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.In legal documents obtained by CNN earlier this month, Baldwin claims he asked Hutchins if he should cock the gun that ultimately fired the live round of ammunition.“Baldwin asked Hutchins whether she wanted to see him cock the gun, as the script required,” reads the arbitration demand filed by Baldwin’s lawyer.
Alec Baldwin: ‘Rust’ Lawsuits Are Being Filed Based on Money, Not Negligence
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“What you have is a certain group of people, litigants and whatever, on whatever side, who their attitude is, ‘well the people who likely seem negligent have no money and the people who have money are not negligent,'” said Baldwin, as reported by CNN.Baldwin did not specify which of the lawsuits related to Hutchins’ death he was referring to in his statement. On February 15, Hutchins’ family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and multiple other defendants, including the producers and production companies of “Rust”; assistant director Dave Halls, who handed Baldwin the firearm that shot Hutchins; firearm supplier Seth Kenney and the production’s armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and prop master Sarah Zachry. Other “Rust” lawsuits filed include one by the production’s main medic Cheryln Schaefer filed suit last month against the film’s producers as well as Halls, Zachry, Gutierrez-Reed and Kenney claiming lost wages and emotional trauma.
Gutierrez-Reed also has filed her own lawsuit against Kenney.During the Boulder Q&A, Baldwin reiterated many of the arguments for his innocence that he made during his first public post-shooting interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, saying he was told by crew members that the gun was safe. “When someone, whose job is to ensure the safety of a weapon, hands someone else, whose job is to be the secondary layer of protection for safety of a weapon, and they hand you that weapon, you declare that that weapon is safe,” he said.“That’s how I’ve done it my whole life because you’re not allowed as an actor to declare the weapon … I mean, the joke is, you don’t want the actors doing the safety check.
They can’t even make coffee, they’re so stupid,” he added. When the wrongful death
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Alec Baldwin Set For Italian Films ‘Kid Santa’ & ‘Billie’s Magic World’ In Wake Of ‘Rust’ Shooting
Alec Baldwin has found his next pair of acting projects on the heels of the shooting on the Albuquerque set of his Western Rust, Deadline has confirmed.
Alec Baldwin Expected in Rome This Week, Resuming Acting Work After ‘Rust’
Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAlec Baldwin will be going back to work as an actor in Italy after the fatal “Rust” accident last October, according to two Italian production companies.Italy’s Minerva Pictures and Andrea Iervolino and Monica Bacardi’s ILBE have revealed that both Alec Baldwin and his brother Daniel Baldwin have been cast in two films they are jointly producing, and which will soon shoot in Rome.Minerva chief Gianluca Curti said Baldwin will be arriving in Rome on Saturday. Daniel Baldwin is already in the Italian capital.Baldwin’s representative did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation.Both pics are by Italian helmer Francesco Cinquemani, who directed William Baldwin in the 2021 live-action/animation family comedy “The Christmas Witch,” which Minerva and ILBE also jointly produced.
Netflix’s ‘Bad Vegan’ name-drops Alec Baldwin: A look at how the actor is tied to the streamer’s crime doc
Netflix's newest true-crime documentary "Bad Vegan" name-drops Alec Baldwin as it explores the actor's relationship with the show's main subject, Sarma Melngailis. The documentary focuses on the story of Sarma, who previously owned Pure Food and Wine in New York City.The former restaurant owner opened up about meeting Baldwin in the very first episode of the four-part documentary series. "I met Alec Baldwin at the restaurant," Sarma explained in the episode.
New Rust Arbitration Filing Reveals Alec Baldwin Didn't Understand He'd Shot A Live Round Until He Was Shown The Bullet
Rust, Alec Baldwin has been embroiled in a number of lawsuits. The 63-year-old actor was reportedly holding the prop gun that ultimately fired a live round and killed Hutchins but has since denied pulling the trigger. As time has passed, more alleged details on the situation have been divulged via legal documents.
Halyna Hutchins’ Estate Attorney Slams ‘Shameful’ Alec Baldwin For Blaming Late Cinematographer For Rust Shooting
Halyna Hutchins’ estate is calling out Alec Baldwin’s “shameful” attempt at deflecting any responsibility for the killing of the cinematographer on the set of Rust.
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Contract Protects Him From Financial Responsibility Following Tragic Halyna Hutchins Shooting, Lawyers Say
Alec Baldwin’s lawyers filed an arbitration claim Friday, stating his “Rust” contract protects him from any financial responsibility in connection with Halyna Hutchins’ death.
Alec Baldwin Seeks Distance From ‘Rust’ Producers As Fatal Shooting Lawsuits Pile Up
Less than a month after the family of slain Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins filed a wrongful death lawsuit, star and producer Alec Baldwin is seeking to protect himself against the snowballing legal actions.
Alec Baldwin Says Lawsuit Litigants Are Going After 'People They Think Are Deep-Pocket Litigants'
Alec Baldwin is sharing his feelings about being a named defendant in lawsuits over the fatal shooting, with the actor insisting he's being targeted because he's rich.The 63-year-old actor made the comments Saturday during a sit-down interview at the Boulder International Film Festival. CNN was the only outlet that captured part of the interview on cell phone video and audio, in which Baldwin spoke about the lawsuits, the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and how the fatal shooting will transform safety procedures in Hollywood.While Baldwin never specifically mentioned which lawsuit he was referring to, he's adamant those going after him and others are after a payday.«What you have is a certain group of people — litigants, or whatever on whatever side — who their attitude is, 'The people who likely seem negligent have no money.
Alec Baldwin Blasts Halyna Hutchins' Family As Money Hungry -- YEESH!
Alec Baldwin is NOT doing a good job handling the Rust shooting fallout.
Alec Baldwin Says ‘Rust’ Lawsuits Naming Him Are Targeting ‘Deep-Pocket Litigants’
Alec Baldwin is speaking out about lawsuits stemming from the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust” last year.
Alec Baldwin addresses 'Rust' shooting, says he's hopeful 'we will not be held criminally responsible'
Alec Baldwin addressed the "Rust" tragedy Saturday during a film festival in Boulder, Colorado. The actor was holding a gun that discharged on a New Mexico movie set Oct. 21, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
Alec Baldwin: ‘Rust’ Lawsuits Targeting Those With Deep Pockets, Not The Actual Negligent Parties
Alec Baldwin claims the wrong people are being charged in lawsuits related to the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the Rust film set.
Hilaria Baldwin Announces Social Media Break Amid Alec Baldwin 'Rust' Lawsuit
Hilaria Baldwin is taking a step back.
Halyna Hutchins' husband reveals moment he learned 'Rust' cinematographer was shot, killed on Alec Baldwin set
The husband of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot and killed on the set of "Rust," is recalling the moment he learned of her shooting. In a sit-down interview that aired on Thursday, Matthew Hutchins revealed to "Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb that a member of the production team informed him that his wife of 16 years had been shot. "My heart sank right away," Matthew said, adding that it was "completely inexplicable to me that it could have happened in that moment." "The first thing I thought was, ‘I have to be with my son,’" Hutchins continued. Hoda Kotb interview with Matt Hutchins.
Halyna Hutchins’ Husband ‘So Angry’ Alec Baldwin Didn’t ‘Accept Any Responsibility’ in ‘Rust’ Shooting
Ellise Shafer Matt Hutchins, the husband of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins who was killed on the set of “Rust” in October, said in a new interview with “Today” that he was “so angry” that Alec Baldwin did not accept responsibility for her death.Baldwin, the star and producer of the film, was holding the prop gun that discharged on set, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. In an on-camera interview with ABC News in December, Baldwin claimed he did not pull the gun’s trigger, saying: “I would never point a gun at anyone and pull a trigger at them.
Halyna Hutchins’ Husband Matt Criticizes Alec Baldwin In First TV Interview Since ‘Rust’ Shooting
Months after the tragic death of his wife, Halyna Hutchins, Matt Hutchins is addressing the world in his first TV interview.
Halyna Hutchins' Husband Matt Criticizes Alec Baldwin in First TV Interview Since 'Rust' Shooting
tragic death of his wife, Halyna Hutchins, Matt Hutchins is addressing the world in his first TV interview. In a preview clip of his sit-down with 's Hoda Kotb, which will air on Thursday, Matt was asked if he watched Alec Baldwin's TV interview with co-anchor George Stephanopoulos. Matt said he did watch it, and it made him angry.«Yeah.