Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Trailer Unveiled Amid Tragic On-Set Shooting

The first official trailer for the movie "Rust," starring Alec Baldwin, has been released. This film, set for a theatrical release on May 2, 2025, is notable not only for its storyline but also for the tragic incident that occurred during its production. On October 22, 2021, a prop gun used by Baldwin accidentally discharged, fatally wounding cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. The weapon, believed to be a "cold gun" with no live rounds, was the source of this devastating mishap.

The official synopsis of "Rust" reads: "In 1880s Kansas, recently orphaned Lucas McCalister (Patrick Scott McDermott) accidentally kills a rancher and is sentenced to hang. In a twist of fate, his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust (Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin), breaks him out of jail and takes him on the run toward Mexico. As they flee across the unforgiving wilderness, the fugitive pair must outrun the determined U.S. Marshal Wood Helm (Josh Hopkins) and a ruthless bounty hunter named 'Preacher' (Travis Fimmel)." You can view the trailer [ttpp]here[ttpp].

In the aftermath of the tragedy, legal actions were taken. Charges against Alec Baldwin were dropped in April 2023, while Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, responsible for preparing the gun, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. First assistant director David Halls, tasked with ensuring the gun was safe, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon and received a six-month probation sentence.

"Rust" made its debut at Poland's Camerimage Festival in November 2024, where it paid tribute to Halyna Hutchins during the credits. Although Baldwin was not present, director Joel Souza attended and spoke about Hutchins, saying, "We are here in a place that she loved so much, probably second only to being on set. I want to thank you all for coming and for taking a few hours out of your day to come celebrate my friend and to celebrate her art and her talent. She really was something."