The first official trailer for the much-anticipated film "Rust" has been released, featuring Alec Baldwin in a role that tragically marked the production with a devastating incident. On October 22, 2021, during filming, a prop gun handled by Baldwin misfired, resulting in the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza. "Rust" is slated for a theatrical release on May 2, 2025, and you can view the trailer [ttpp].
The film's official synopsis provides a glimpse into the gripping narrative set in 1880s Kansas. It follows Lucas McCalister (Patrick Scott McDermott), a young orphan who, after accidentally killing a rancher, faces the gallows. His fate takes a dramatic turn when his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust (played by Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin), orchestrates a daring jailbreak. Together, they embark on a perilous journey toward Mexico, pursued relentlessly by U.S. Marshal Wood Helm (Josh Hopkins) and a ruthless bounty hunter known as 'Preacher' (Travis Fimmel).
The incident on set that led to Hutchins' tragic death involved a prop gun that was mistakenly loaded with live rounds, despite being declared a "cold gun." In the aftermath, charges against Baldwin were dropped in April 2023, while Rust's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was responsible for preparing the gun, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. First assistant director David Halls, tasked with ensuring the gun's safety, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon and received six months of probation.
"Rust" made its premiere at Poland's Camerimage Festival in November 2024, where it paid tribute to Halyna Hutchins during the credits. Alec Baldwin was notably absent from the event, but Joel Souza attended and spoke about Hutchins, emphasizing her passion for filmmaking and the significance of celebrating her work and talent in a place she cherished.
