Baldwin, ‘Rust’ producers reach settlement over fatal shooting

Baldwin, ‘Rust’ producers reach settlement over fatal shooting

Alec Baldwin and producers of the Western ‘Rust’ have reached a settlement with the estate of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

US actor Alec Baldwin shot dead cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Western ‘Rust’ in 2021. (AFP pic)
SANTA FE:
Actor Alec Baldwin and producers for the Western “Rust” have reached a settlement with the estate of the movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot dead on set during filming last year, Deadline reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from Hutchins’ husband.

“We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death case against the producers of Rust, including Alec Baldwin and Rust Movie Productions, LLC.

“As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed,” Matthew Hutchins was quoted by the entertainment news website as saying.

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