Alec Baldwin is heading back to work.Citing two Italian production companies, Variety reported Alec will join his brother Daniel Baldwin for two movies, which are being filmed in Rome and directed by Italian Francesco Cinquemani. Alec is set to arrive in Italy this week, whereas his brother is already there. The Emmy winner previously worked with Francesco in "Andron: The Black Labyrinth."The shoots for the movies —title "Kid Santa" and "Billie's Magic World" —are expected to last four weeks. Alec signed on to the films before the "Rust" incident, a studio executive told Variety. Production on "Rust" has remained suspended since October 2021, when a weapon Alec believed contained no live rounds discharged, killing the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, and wounding its director, Joel Souza.
Alec Baldwin Tried to Work Out a Deal to Finish ‘Rust’ After Fatal Shooting
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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAlec Baldwin tried to arrange a settlement with the widower of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins which would have allowed filmmakers to complete “Rust,” the production on which Hutchins was killed last October.Baldwin revealed the efforts in an arbitration filing on Friday. The settlement discussions ended when Matthew Hutchins filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin and others in the film last month.Baldwin filed an arbitration demand Friday against Ryan Smith, the lead producer on on the film, and against Rust Move Productions LLC, the production entity.
His attorneys are seeking to invoke the indemnification clause of his producer contract, which would force Smith and the production entity to assume liability for all legal claims and pay Baldwin’s defense costs. The filing also provides a detailed narrative of Baldwin’s involvement in the film.
Baldwin was holding a Colt .45 while preparing for a scene at a ranch near Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 21 when the gun went off, killing Hutchins and wounding the film’s director, Joel Souza.
The production was suspended and appears to have little chance of resuming.But in the arbitration filing, Baldwin states that he took the lead in persuading Souza and the primary cast to complete the film, as part of a proposed settlement that would compensate Matthew Hutchins and his son. The filing states that Baldwin began discussions with other producers as early as Nov.
3 on a possible settlement, but that the other producers — notably Smith — did not play an active role in such talks.“No one who had been involved in ‘Rust’ is eager to return to New Mexico,” the filing states. “It was only after an enormous input of time and work that Baldwin was able
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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 reportedly wanted to finish filming ‘Rust’ following shooting
Rust following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, court documents show.According to reports from The New York Times, Baldwin made attempts to encourage the rest of the cast and crew to finish the film to honour the memory of Hutchins. He was also reportedly planning to support Hutchins’ son and widower Matthew through profits from the film.On October 21 last year, Baldwin discharged a live round in a prop gun during a scene rehearsal that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.
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.
Halyna Hutchins' Estate Calls Alec Baldwin's Actions 'Shameful' Amid His Attempt At Indemnification
Halyna Hutchins‘ Estate is calling out Alec Baldwin.
Alec Baldwin Argues No Financial Liability for Halyna Hutchins' Death, Wanted to Finish Film in Her Honor
Alec Baldwin's lawyer says in a legal filing that someone should, in fact, be held responsible for the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of, but it shouldn't be the actor.In court documents, obtained by ET, Baldwin’s attorney filed an arbitration demand claiming the 63-year-old actor's contract protects him from financial responsibility in the the death of the late cinematographer. Baldwin's attorney states that «this is a rare instance when the system broke down, and someone should be held legally culpable for the tragic consequences.
Alec Baldwin is trying to 'avoid liability and accountability' for Hutchins' death on 'Rust' set, lawyer says
A lawyer for Halyna Hutchins' family called Alec Baldwin's arbitration demand an attempt to "avoid liability and accountability" for the cinematographer's death. Brian Panish of Panish, Shea, Boyle & Ravipudi Law, who represents Hutchins' husband Matthew, told Fox News Digital the only action that ended the production of "Rust" was Halyna Hutchins' death at the hands of Baldwin.
Alec Baldwin Is Passing Blame For Rust Shooting On Halyna Hutchins Now?!?
Ugh, Alec Baldwin’s behavior trying to dodge liability in the Rust shooting is coming off as so slimy now.
Alec Baldwin Tried to Complete 'Rust' After Fatal Shooting
There are new details emerging about Alec Baldwin‘s plans after the fatal shooting on the set of Rust.
Alec Baldwin Reveals New ‘Rust’ Details in Aim to Avoid Liability
bullets and represent that they were dummies; he wasn’t in charge of firearm safety on the set; hedidn’t hire the people who supplied the bullets or checked the gun; and he played no role inmanaging the movie’s props. Each of those jobs was performed by someone else,” the arbitration demand obtained by TheWrap reads.
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 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.
Is Alec Baldwin Really Shading Halyna Hutchins' Widower With Buddhism Quote About Lying?!
Are you effing serious right now??
Halyna Hutchins’ Husband Speaks Out In First Interview Since Deadly Rust Shooting -- Blasts Alec Baldwin For Shifting Blame!
Halyna Hutchins’ family is ready to tell their story while they fight for justice in the wake of her tragic death.
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.