Rust to resume filming with Alec Baldwin and new cinematographer

The producers of Rust have hired a new cinematographer and plan to resume filming this spring despite the looming criminal prosecution of star and producer Alec Baldwin, who has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the on-set killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Hutchins died on 21 October 2021 after being struck by a live round during rehearsals for the western on a ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico. The killing touched off calls for safety reform on film sets, as well as numerous lawsuits among producers and various crew.

Baldwin will remain in the starring role, according to the report. Bianca Cline, who served as director of photography on Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, will take over as cinematographer.

Rust Media Productions and Cline did not immediately respond to queries from the Guardian.

The production will not use working firearms when it resumes, according to the report.