Dramatic twist in Baldwin shooting

Alec Baldwin and the family of late Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have reached an undisclosed settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit against the actor and others.

Mr Hutchins’ widower, Matthew Hutchins, announced on Wednesday that the agreement states he will be an executive producer on the Western film and receive a portion of the profits, reported the New York Post’s Page Sixcolumn. 

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“As part of that settlement, our case will be dismissed,” Mr Hutchins said in a statement to website Deadline, adding that production on the movie will resume in January 2023 with the “original principal player”.

“I have no interest in engaging in recriminations or attribution of blame (to the producers or Mr Baldwin). 

“All of us believe Halyna’s death was a terrible accident,” he continued. 
 

In a statement to Page Six, Baldwin’s lawyer Luke Nikas added, “Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained the specific desire to do what is best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the resolution of this tragic and painful situation”.

Director Joel Souza, who will resume heading up the film after being injured himself in an on-set shooting, said involving Mr Hutchins in the production is part of his own “attempts to heal”.
 

“My every effort on this film will be devoted to honouring Halyna’s legacy and making her proud. It is a privilege to see this through on her behalf.”

Ms Hutchins’ family filed their lawsuit against Baldwin, 64, in February. 

With it, the family released eerie re-enactment footage that showed the moment the Oscar nominee allegedly pulled the trigger of what was supposed to have been a prop gun with blank bullets.

Baldwin was accused of firing the single bullet that hit and killed Ms Hutchins, then exited her body and struck Mr Souza in the clavicle, while filming the flick in New Mexico on October 21, 2021.

The 30 Rock star has denied having any responsibility in the death.

This story appeared in the New York Post and is reproduced with permission.