Alec Baldwin issues ‘Rust’ crew letter denying claims filming was unsafe

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Alec Baldwin posted a letter on his Instagram on Thursday saying it was written by cast and crew members at Rust denying the film’s production was unsafe, an allegation made by some of their colleagues who have left the set before the shooting death of director of photography Halyna. Cackling during a rehearsal, and on trial since the tragedy.

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The letter, which is attributed to 25 cast and crew members, says it was not “sanctioned or influenced in any way by the producers” – Baldwin is a star of the film and the one of the six producers credited.

Terese Magpale Davis – a costume designer who worked on the film and championed the production in Facebook posts published by Baldwin last month – spearheaded the creation of the letter, according to Deadline.

The letter denied that the production was “chaotic, dangerous and exploitative”, and said the allegations are distractions from the Hutchins’ commemoration and the search for alternatives to the “obsolete firearms and safety practices. industry”.

The letter claims that the “disgruntled” crew members resigned before the incident, but that “the vast majority stayed” and “the hours and wages were fair and consistent.”

Versus

Lane Luper, an assistant cameraman who left Rust set to protest unfair working conditions, claimed in a recent statement that producers, including Baldwin, and the production “have cut corners and endangered their entire lives. team by not respecting the safety rules of the industry “. according to Variety.

Key context

Several members of the crew are said to have left the set of Rust hours before Hucthins was shot dead by a gunshot fired by Baldwin, claiming that “corners were cut” resulting in a lack of security during production. Baldwin has repeatedly denied that the set was dangerous. The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office said they found “suspected live shots” on the set and are investigating how they got there. Lawyers for the film’s gunsmith suggested the live bullets were placed on set as an act of “sabotage.” The Santa Fe County District Attorney denied the allegations and said criminal charges were possible.

Further reading

Alec Baldwin shares social media post defending ‘rusty’ producers against abuse allegations (Forbes)

Crew members say there was a “lack of security” on the set where Alec Baldwin shot two (Forbes)

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