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Rust
Cover page of the script
Directed byJoel Souza
Screenplay byJoel Souza
Story by
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
Production
companies
  • El Dorado Pictures
  • Cavalry Media
  • Thomasville Pictures
  • Brittany House Pictures
  • Short Porch Pictures
Distributed byThe Avenue
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6–7.3 million[2][3][b]

Rust is an upcoming American Western film written and directed by Joel Souza. The film stars Alec Baldwin (who also produces, and co-wrote the story with Souza), Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, Frances Fisher, and Jensen Ackles.

In October 2021, production was temporarily suspended after a firearms shooting incident, in which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed when a gun being used as a prop was fired by Baldwin during the preparation for a scene; Souza was injured by the same projectile. Filming was set to resume in January 2023, more than a year after the incident and ongoing lawsuits, but Baldwin was charged with 2 counts of Involuntary manslaughter that month, putting his further involvement with the project into question. The filming resume date was then postponed to spring 2023.

Premise

In 1880s Kansas, aging outlaw Harland Rust comes out of hiding to rescue his thirteen-year-old grandson Lucas, after he is sentenced to hang for an accidental murder. Now fugitives, the pair have to outrun both Rust's nemesis, U.S. Marshal Wood Helm, and the vicious bounty hunter Fenton "Preacher" Lang.[5][6]

Cast

Production

Development

In May 2020, it was announced that Alec Baldwin would produce and star in Rust, a Western based on a story he created with writer and director Joel Souza.[5] Baldwin told The Hollywood Reporter that he was elated to work with Souza after missing the opportunity to star in Crown Vic (2019). He compared the screenplay to the film Unforgiven (1992), and said it was inspired by a true story. When asked about his gun slinging and horse riding skills, he said: "They're always at the ready. I'm an actor of the old school. So if you read my resume – my motorcycle riding, my French, juggling, my horseback riding, my gunplay – is all right at my fingertips at all times."[8]

Rust was being produced on a $6–7 million budget and has been described as a "passion project" for Baldwin. The film's distribution rights were sold to The Avenue for $2 million during the pre-production phase.[9] Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, and Frances Fisher joined the cast in September 2021,[10] with Jensen Ackles being cast the following month.[11] The production involved approximately 150 crew members, half of them local, 22 principal and 230 background actors from New Mexico.[12][13] The production had a filming schedule of 21 days.[9][14] Filming began in New Mexico on October 6, 2021.[15]

Shooting incident

This paragraph is an excerpt from Rust shooting incident.[edit]

Spider bite incident

In November 2021, weeks after the shooting incident, lamp operator and pipe rigger Jason Miller was bitten in the arm by a brown recluse spider while closing the set. Miller suffered necrosis and sepsis. He was hospitalized and underwent multiple surgeries to avoid amputation of his arm.[16][17][18]

Resumed production

In October 2022, the Hutchins family settled the lawsuit,[19] with filming set to resume in January 2023 in California, with Matthew Hutchins as an executive producer.[1][20] Many of the film's crew gave mixed reactions towards the news, with some supporting it and planning on resuming their work on it, while others condemning the decision and deciding not to return.[21] On January 18, filming was delayed again after New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies decided to charge Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter.[22] In February 2023, it was reported that filming would resume in spring 2023 with Souza directing and Bianca Cline as cinematographer. Grant Hill was added as producer.[23] The new shooting location was reported to be Yellowstone Film Ranch in Livingston, Montana.[24] Producers stated that the use of working weapons or ammunition would be prohibited.[23]

Release

Rust is scheduled to be released in the United States by The Avenue.[9]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Hutchins died from a gunshot wound during production, but will retain credit with the intention to submit her work for cinematography awards.[1]
  2. ^ A document from September 2021 lists the total budget as $7,279,305.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Maddaus, Gene (October 19, 2022). "'Rust' Will Resume Production, but Not in New Mexico (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 23, 2021). "'Rust' Director Joel Souza 'Gutted By The Loss' Of DP Halyna Hutchins Following Tragedy On Alec Baldwin Western". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2021. We understand that the $7M production of Rust was 50% completed at the time of the tragic incident.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 25, 2021). "Hollywood Studios Reviewing Gun Safety Protocols Following Fatal 'Rust' Shooting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021. Rust had the budget of an average episode of a high-end drama series, about $6 million-$7 million, and a tight 21-day filming schedule.
  4. ^ Keegan, Rebecca; Masters, Kim (November 4, 2021). "'Rust' Budget: Star, Producer and Armorer Fees Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  5. ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (May 29, 2020). "Alec Baldwin To Produce & Star In 'Rust' Western With 'Crown Vic's Joel Souza Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  6. ^ Aquilina, Tyler (October 23, 2021). "Everything we know about Rust, the Alec Baldwin film that resulted in a fatal shooting". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 9, 2021). "Alec Baldwin Posts Letter From Rust Crew On Instagram: 'Descriptions; That Set Was 'Chaotic, Dangerous & Exploitative Workplace Are False'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Ritman, Alex (June 21, 2020). "Alec Baldwin on His Upcoming Western, Filmmaking Post-Pandemic and Onscreen Versatility: 'I'm an Actor of the Old School'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c Flint, Joe (October 26, 2021). "Alec Baldwin's Low-Budget Film 'Rust' Was Never Meant for the Big Screen". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  10. ^ Hipes, Patrick (September 14, 2021). "'Rust': Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon And Frances Fisher To Ride With Alec Baldwin In His Western". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  11. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 12, 2021). "Jensen Ackles Joins Alec Baldwin In Western 'Rust'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  12. ^ James, Meg (December 9, 2021). "'Rust' crew members claim set was not 'chaotic, dangerous' before fatal shooting". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "The New Mexico Film Office Announces Rust is Currently Filming in New Mexico". New Mexico Economic Development Department. October 6, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  14. ^ Romero, Simon; Jacobs, Julia (October 24, 2021). "Alec Baldwin Was Rehearsing Pointing Gun at Camera, Affidavit Says". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  15. ^ James, Meg (October 22, 2021). "Alec Baldwin 'Rust' camera crew walked off the set in protest before the fatal shooting". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  16. ^ Kelner, Martha (November 7, 2021). "Alec Baldwin film shooting: Rust crew member in hospital for 'multiple surgeries' after spider bite". Sky News. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  17. ^ Garner, Glenn (November 8, 2021). "Rust Crew Member Hospitalized, Doctors Trying to 'Save His Arm from Amputation' After Spider Bite". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  18. ^ "Rust Crew Member Hospitalized, Doctors Trying to 'Save His Arm from Amputation' After Spider Bite". news.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  19. ^ Cho, Winston (October 5, 2022). "Halyna Hutchins' Family Settles Wrongful Death Suit Over 'Rust' Shooting". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  20. ^ Kilkeeny, Katie (October 19, 2022). "'Rust' Makes Early Plans to Restart Production in California". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  21. ^ Maddaus, Gene (October 15, 2022). "'Rust' Production Restart Stirs Complicated Feelings for Crew: 'The Whole Thing Is Messy'". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  22. ^ Overhultz, Lauryn (January 18, 2023). "Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in fatal 'Rust' shooting: district attorney". Fox News. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  23. ^ a b Hazelton, John (February 15, 2023). "'Rust' to resume production in spring with new cinematographer Bianca Cline". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  24. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic; Hipes, Patrick (February 22, 2023). "Rust Movie To Shoot In Montana In Spring As Alec Baldwin Criminal Case Looms – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2023.


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