The Rust production team released a letter to the crew of the Alec Baldwin feature tonight saying that they’ve “made the decision to wrap the set at least until investigations are compl…
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference on Wednesday to provide details on the incident “which remains an active, open investigation”. production tonight also says, “Our hearts are with all of you, as we all go through this tragic time and mourn the loss of our colleague and dear friend, Halyna Hutchins.”
The production emphasized in the note that they’re making in-person and virtual grief counselors available to the crew 24/7. The note from production ended saying that “We will be making a donation to the Halyna Hutchins Scholarship Fund established by Halyna’s family. We will be matching any donations by the crew.”
Reads the investigation, “Actor Alec Baldwin was sitting on a wooden pew facing south toward the camera and crew. Joel said the rehearsal entailed Actor Alec Baldwin cross drawing his weapon and pointing the revolver toward the camera lens.” Souza remembers hearing the words “cold gun” per the affidavit.
Detective Cano also spoke with Reid Russel, the camera-man working on the film, who detailed a heavy work day that started late due to six members walking out of the film as they were “having issues with production involving payment and housing.” Russel also told Cano that the camera crew who walked out on the film wrote a letter to production on disagreements.
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