They ban real weapons in the new ‘set’ ‘Rust’

The new “Rust” film set does not allow real weapons on its premises following the fatal death of the film’s cinematographer, Halyne Hutchins, in October 2021.

According to information from The New York Times, assistant tape director, Gerard DiNardi, He assured that there were “no guns on set” and the film’s new gunsmith, Andrew Wert, explained that the fake bullets used in the filming were made of rubber and wood and painted gold.

In addition, Wert redesigned the weapons so that they could not be fired and were all kept locked in a case when not needed for scenes.

Shooting of the controversial tape resumed on April 20 in Montana (USA), 18 months after the accidental discharge of a weapon driven by actor Alec Baldwin that caused Hutchins’ death.

State Attorney New Mexico filed two counts of manslaughter against Alec Baldwin in January over the director’s death.

Charges against Baldwin, who wielded the gun that killed the cameraman, were dismissed by a judge last week, although the investigation will continue and the actor could face new charges.

The person in charge of the security protocol during filming, Hannah Gutierrez Reedhe was also charged with manslaughter, while assistant director David Halls, accused of delivering the gun to Baldwin, accepted a misdemeanor charge in a plea deal.

Last month, the film’s production company and the government New Mexico They reached a settlement in which the company paid a fine of $100,000 for the security lapses in the recording that were discovered in the investigation of the facts.

Film producer rust he is also working on a documentary about the completion of the film and the life and work of Hutchins.

The project is supported by a widower from Hutchins and will be directed by Rachel Mason and produced by Julee Metz.