Alec Baldwin On Set Moments Before Tragedy: In a series of exclusive videos obtained by News, actor Alec Baldwin is seen handling at least one prop gun during the filming of the movie “Rust,” providing a glimpse into the days leading up to the tragic on-set shooting. The raw footage shows Baldwin firing a gun, discussing scenes with the film crew, and addressing safety concerns. The videos, the first of their kind, were filmed before the October 2021 incident that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. The footage may become crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the live round that led to the fatal shooting.
As Baldwin runs through a mountainous area surrounded by brush, firing a prop gun, the videos offer insight into the actor’s interactions with the film crew and his handling of the prop weapons. In one scene, Baldwin is shown on his back with a rifle beside him, cautioning the crew about the direction of the shots.
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“Now wait a second, if I am going to shoot right, do you want to go to the other side of the camera? I don’t want to shoot towards you,” Baldwin says in one clip.
The footage, requested by special prosecutors in the spring, could be presented to a New Mexico grand jury as part of the investigation. The focus of the police inquiry includes how live ammunition ended up on the movie set.
Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charges were dropped in April, but the grand jury now determine whether to retry him. The films reveal Baldwin’s prop gun use in the days before the tragedy, offering a fresh viewpoint on “Rust.”‘s filming.
Baldwin, who denied pulling the trigger on the weapon in a previous interview with channel, may face renewed legal scrutiny depending on the grand jury’s decision. The actor’s attorneys and special prosecutors have yet to comment on the newly revealed footage. The unfolding case has turned a terrible tragedy into a complex legal situation, with Baldwin’s legal team prepared to address any charges in court.