‘rust’the movie where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died on the set, will continue filming with the actor in Montana (USA) this spring. Alec Baldwin again takes on the lead role.
Recordings will leave Santa Fe County (New Mexico, USA) where the tragic event occurred and will continue at the Yellowstone Film Ranch film studios (Montana, USA), the producers of ‘Rust’, according to a statement compiled by the expert press. in Hollywood.
The people responsible for the production of the tape reported in October that filming would resume in 2023, but it was not known exactly when, where and who would participate.
“We were deeply impressed by the dedication and passion of the entire ‘Rust’ production team to honor Halyna’s vision”The founders of Yellowstone Film Ranch jointly stated in the same text.
Baldwin, who appeared for the first time this Friday after being accused of willful murder, and Up to 18 months in prisonwill continue to play the leading role.
But gunsmith and head of safety protocol Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will not be returning to the project after being accused of manslaughter in connection with the death of Hutchins, who was killed by a bullet during the filming of ‘Rust’. .
The news of the relocation comes weeks after it was announced that filmmaker Joel Souza would once again take up the role of director. cinematographer Bianca Cline (‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’) will replace Hutchins.
“They have shown unwavering friendship with their support (the founders of Yellowstone Ranch) to honor Halyna (…) It means a lot to me and our entire team.‘ said Souza.
Also, the producers had already announced that Halyna’s widow, Matthew Hutchins, would executive produce this second part of the shoot and make a documentary about the hapless cinematographer’s life.
Opening in 2020, Yellowstone Film Ranch has hosted other recent westerns such as: “Murder in Yellowstone City” (2022) or “Old Way”(2023).
The state of Montana, like New Mexico, encourages the development of film projects on its territory with economic incentives. They range from 20% to 35% of total production costs.