The new ‘Rust’ cinematographer was spotted on set with the actor Alec Baldwin just eighteen months after the gun he was holding misfired, striking and killing the then cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
The new director of photography is Bianca Cline, who is best known for her work on “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.” She is said to have dated her salary in honor of the late Hutchins and has the “blessings and support” of Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins.
Matthew will serve as executive producer on “Rust” as part of his October 2022 settlement; however, the lawsuit filed by Halyna’s parents and sister remains active and ongoing, as does the criminal case against Alec Baldwin.
New ‘Rust’ Cinematographer Spotted On Set With Alec Baldwin
Just days ago, TMZ obtained photos and video showing two men pulling Alec Baldwin down the stairs to where a noose had been built. In another video, a burlap sack was placed around Baldwin’s head while the noose was installed around his neck.
The photos don’t actually show the actor doing a short tumble and sudden stop, so fans aren’t quite sure if Baldwin’s character lives or dies in this scene. However, other photos show the 65-year-old actor appears to have been shot in the stomach, so either way the chances of survival for Baldwin’s character – a grandfather and outlaw named Harland Rust.
New cinematographer Bianca Cline was also spotted on set with Baldwin. The cinematographer reportedly donated her salary to charity, in a press release from the producers of “Rust.” Melina Spadone, spokesperson for Rust Movie Productions LLC. also stated that working weapons will not be used on set this time around. She also pointed out that live ammunition was, is, and always has been banned on set.
“I’ve said it, and I’ll say it every time: there are no weapons on set,” Gerard DiNardi, the film’s assistant director, reportedly assured the crew in a statement from the release. New York Times. “There is nothing that ignites. There are many facsimiles of weapons, from rubber to replicas.
Alec Baldwin struggles to ride a horse in new footage for ‘Rust’ set
Baldwin was also pictured holding a shotgun on the prop set, making sure to hand it over to a handful of actors first, though it appears it was just a replica and not a functional firearm. The ’30 Rock’ actor was also pictured struggling to get on the horse last week, requiring the help of at least half a dozen crew members to get on the horse.
On Friday, April 21, “Rust” special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis officially dropped the two counts of manslaughter Baldwin was facing in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021. However, they dismissed the charges without prejudice, meaning they can always be refiled at any time.
The preliminary trial against Baldwin was scheduled to take place on May 3, but apparently the two new ‘Rust’ prosecutors – who had only taken up the case the previous month – felt that was not enough time. to properly prepare a convincing case. against the actor, especially given new evidence that Baldwin might not have pulled the trigger after all.
“Over the past few days and in preparation for the preliminary hearing on May 3, 2023, new facts have come to light which require further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander ‘Alec’ Rae Baldwin, III “, the two prosecutors said in a statement. joint statement. “Therefore, we cannot proceed within the current time constraints and on the facts and evidence provided by law enforcement in their current form.”
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“We will therefore dismiss the manslaughter charges against Mr Baldwin for further investigation. This decision does not exonerate Mr. Baldwin of his criminal culpability and charges could be brought again,” they continued, adding, “Our follow-up investigation will remain active and ongoing.”