Alec Baldwin’s movie, Rust, has been in a lot of controversy. Recently, its trailer was released, and fans did not receive it well. A lot of The Baldwins fans declared that they will not watch the film as during its shooting innocent person lost her life. In the movie, Alec Baldwin plays the primary role of Harald Rust. He is an ageing outlaw, who is trying his best to race against time to save his grandchild.
The movie is set in the 1880s Kansas, where a man is trying to rescue Lucas Hollister. Patrick Scott McDermott plays the role. It’s pretty interesting that the film also follows the journey of a person who accidentally shot someone. We all know that Alec accidentally shot cinematographer Hutchins with the prop gun during the famous Rust accident. Many thought that the film would never see the light of day, but it is releasing soon.
The Baldwins: Fans Did Not Like How Alec And His Wife Hilaria Tried To Victimize Themselves!
Alec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, discussed the unfortunate Rust accident in their reality show, The Baldwins. Hilaria shared that it was sad that a son lost his mother. However, they tried to focus on how the incident negatively impacted them. Alec further added that he even had PTSD and could not get out of bed after the accident.
Fans did not like how the couple tried to make everything about them. They felt like the couple was trying to gain sympathy. Alec, at one point, even shared that he wished it were his life that entered instead of Hutchins. Many also accuse them of using the platform to whitewash their image.
The Baldwins: When Is Alec Baldwin’s Film, Rust, Releasing?
Alec Baldwin is an acclaimed Hollywood actor. However, in the past few years, he has been in a lot of controversies. During the shoot of his film, Rust, he accidentally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with the prop gun. The crew members rushed her to the hospital, but by the time she arrived, she was already dead. Moreover, director Joel Souza was also severely injured. After the incident, Alec was in a lot of trouble.
He also had a manslaughter case against him. After repeated trials last July, he was declared innocent. However, many fans still hold him accountable for the accident. As a result, many did not receive the Rust trailer well. They have already declared that they will not go to watch the film. The jury acquitted Baldwin of the accident, but they convicted the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, of manslaughter.
The latter is currently serving time in prison. The production house paid a heavy amount to the Hutchins family for their loss, but no amount of money can compensate for the loss. Additionally, the team halted rust production for over a year. They resumed filming in April 2023 at a new location. According to the recent trailer, the film will hit theaters across the United States on May 2, 2025.
Furthermore, the film will be available on VOD through Ascending Media Group. Alongside Alec and Patrick, the movie also has a star-studded cast that includes Josh Hopkins, Frances Fisher, and more. Let us know your views on the film. For all the latest reality TV updates, keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers.