‘Rust’ assistant director hopes Alec Baldwin shooting “prompts industry to reevaluate its values”
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nme.comRust assistant director Dave Halls has broken his silence on the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.Halls handed actor and producer Alec Baldwin the weapon that killed the 42-year-old cinematographer on the film’s set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, shouting “cold gun” to indicate it was safe.Hutchins died in the accidental shooting, while the film’s director Joel Souza was injured.
According to court documents, neither Baldwin nor Halls knew the gun was loaded.In a statement given to the New York Post, Halls has said he is “shocked and saddened” by Hutchins’ death.“It’s my hope that this tragedy prompts the industry to reevaluate its values and practices to ensure no one is harmed through the creative process again,” he added.“Halyna.
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