‘Rust’ production reaches settlement with Hutchins estate

(News Nation) – The family of director of photography Halyana Hutchins, killed on the set of “Rust” last year, and Alec Baldwin have filed a manslaughter lawsuit against the actor and others.

Rust Movie Productions announced the resolution of the civil lawsuit on Wednesday morning.

As part of the deal, Halina’s husband Matthew Hutchins will executive produce the film, which will continue filming with the original cast in January 2023.

“We have reached an agreement, subject to court approval, for our manslaughter case against the producers.” War, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC. As part of this agreement, our case will be dismissed. shooting of War, which I will now executive produce, will resume in January 2023 with all of the original key players on board. I have no interest in blaming or blaming (the producer or Mr. Baldwin). We all believe Halina’s death was a terrible accident. I am grateful that the producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halina’s latest work.

Matthew Hutchins

Baldwin’s attorney also released a statement, stating that everyone involved “retains a specific desire to do what’s best for Helena’s son.”

Hutchins was shot and killed on the set on October 21, 2021, when Baldwin unloaded a propeller gun after describing it as a “cool” weapon. Director Joel Souza was also injured when a Colt .45 caliber revolver exploded.

Souza said that in her attempt to bounce back, any decision to return to finish directing the film would only make sense if Helena Hutchins’ family were involved. He also said he was happy to be able to complete the work he and the cinematographer had started.

Helena Hutchins’ family filed a manslaughter lawsuit in February. But in August, the New Mexico medical investigator’s office decided the shooting was an accident after an autopsy and a review of law enforcement reports.