Rust (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Joel Souza |
| Screenplay by | Joel Souza |
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| Cinematography | Halyna Hutchins |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7 million[1] |
Rust was an upcoming American Western film written and directed by Joel Souza. It stars Alec Baldwin, Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, Frances Fisher, and Jensen Ackles. In October 2021, production was suspended indefinitely after a firearms shooting incident where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by Baldwin; director Souza was wounded by the same projectile.
Premise
In 1880s Kansas, Harland Rust is an outlaw from the Old West who rescues his thirteen-year-old grandson Lucas after he is sentenced to hang for an accidental murder. Now fugitives, the pair have to outrun U.S. Marshal Wood Helm and bounty hunter Fenton "Preacher" Lang.[2][3]
Cast
- Alec Baldwin as Harland Rust
- Travis Fimmel as Fenton "Preacher" Lang
- Brady Noon as Lucas
- Frances Fisher as Lucas' great aunt
- Jensen Ackles as U.S. Marshal Wood Helm
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.[2] 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 1992 film Unforgiven, 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."[4] Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, and Frances Fisher joined the cast in September 2021,[5] with Jensen Ackles being cast the following month.[6] Filming began on October 6 in the Bonanza City, New Mexico.[7]
Shooting incident
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
We understand that the $7M production of Rust was 50% completed at the time of the tragic incident.
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (May 29, 2021). "Alec Baldwin To Produce & Star In 'Rust' Western With 'Crown Vic's Joel Souza Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Aquilina, Tyler (October 23, 2021). "Everything we know about Rust, the Alec Baldwin film that resulted in a fatal shooting". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ 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. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (September 14, 2021). "'Rust': Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon And Frances Fisher To Ride With Alec Baldwin In His Western". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 12, 2021). "Jensen Ackles Joins Alec Baldwin In Western 'Rust'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ James, Meg (October 22, 2021). "Alec Baldwin 'Rust' camera crew walked off the set in protest before the fatal shooting". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
