The first official trailer for the movie "Rust" has been released, marking a significant moment for a film that faced a tragic incident during its production. On October 22, 2021, a prop gun used by actor Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza. Despite this tragedy, "Rust" is set to hit theaters on May 2, 2025. You can watch the trailer by clicking [ttpp].
The film's official synopsis sets the scene in 1880s Kansas, where young Lucas McCalister, portrayed by Patrick Scott McDermott, accidentally kills a rancher and faces a death sentence. His life takes a dramatic turn when his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust, played by Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin, rescues him from jail. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to Mexico, pursued by the relentless U.S. Marshal Wood Helm, played by Josh Hopkins, and a ruthless bounty hunter known as 'Preacher,' portrayed by Travis Fimmel.
The incident involving the prop gun, which was mistakenly believed to be a "cold gun" free of live rounds, led to significant legal repercussions. Charges against Alec Baldwin were dropped in April 2023, while Rust's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was responsible for preparing the gun, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. First assistant director David Halls, tasked with ensuring the gun was safe, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon and received six months of probation.
"Rust" made its debut at Poland's Camerimage Festival in November 2024, where it paid tribute to Halyna Hutchins during the credits. Although Alec Baldwin was not present at the event, Joel Souza attended and spoke about Hutchins, emphasizing her passion for filmmaking and the significance of the festival to her. "We are here in a place that she loved so much, probably second only to being on set," Souza remarked. "I want to thank you all for coming and for taking a few hours out of your day to come celebrate my friend and to celebrate her art and her talent. She really was something."
