The actor has reached a civil settlement with the family of “Lust” cinematographer Halina Hutchins, though terms were not disclosed. Announced.
american actor, Alec Baldwin would have reached an agreement with the family Rust Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after accidentally shot him The artist also rreturn to the set to finish the western production .
Baldwin announced that he had reached a civil settlement with the family of the woman he fatally shot last year in a US movie set Wednesday, and that production on the film will continue in January.
The American actor held a Colt pistol during rehearsals for the western movie Rust, which was filmed in New Mexico last October. Fired the live ammunition that killed 42-year-old Halina Hutchins, the film’s cinematographer .
“Today, I am pleased to announce the settlement of a civil lawsuit filed on behalf of my family.” From Hutchins, Baldwin said on Instagram.
“During this difficult process, everyone remained with a desire to do what was best for Halina’s son,” he added.
Contract details This includes Rust Movie Productions, a company set up to produce movies. was not disclosed .
Baldwin, producer and star of “Rust,” said the gun was said to be safe and didn’t pull the trigger, even though an FBI report determined the gun couldn’t be operated in any other way. I’ve said it before.
“Don’t Blame”
movie production Continues in January its directors said in a statement Wednesday, and Hutchins’ husband Matthew Hutchins will take over as executive producer. .
“I am not interested in participating in any accusations or accusations[against the producers or Mr. Baldwin].” Matthew Hutchins said in a statement.
“We all believe Halina’s death was a terrible accident.” he added.
He also said that “all the original lead actors” would be returning to the set.
of “Rust” director Joel Souza A person who was also injured in the incident said: Dedicates his work to film ‘to honor Halina’s legacy and make her proud’ .
“Although it’s certainly a bittersweet feeling, I’m happy that Halina and I can now complete together what we started,” he said in a statement Wednesday.
Family lawsuit shocks Hollywood Permanent Weapon Ban on Set .
Criminal liability?
Nearly a year after the tragedy, investigators No criminal charges were filed against those involved in the tragedy although they have not ruled them out against anyone.
In August, Baldwin said he did not expect to be indicted, CNN Having hired a private investigator to assess the likelihood of guilt.
There was no doubt that the gun was in the actor’s hand when it fired, but the question that remains is how the gun was loaded with live ammunition.
Film studios are subject to strict rules regarding prop weapons.
Attention was then turned to weapons handler and assistant prop Hannah Gutierrez Reed and assistant director Dave Halls, who handed Baldwin a gun and apparently said “cold.”
Gutierrez-Reed sued the film’s ammunition supplier, denouncing him. leave real bullets between empty cartridges .
Source: Biobiochile