Quentin Tarantino Partially Blames Alec Baldwin For Rust Shooting Death Of Halyna Hutchins

As a seasoned film enthusiast who has witnessed the intricate dance between creativity and chaos on countless sets, I find myself deeply engrossed in the Rust saga, particularly Quentin Tarantino‘s recent comments about the unfortunate incident.


Movie director Quentin Tarantino has expressed some contentious opinions regarding the 2021 incident on the Rust set, suggesting that while actor Alec Baldwin may not be entirely to blame for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, there’s no doubt he bears some responsibility.

In an episode of Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast released on August 25, the director had a discussion with Bill Maher. During this conversation, Bill criticized the prosecutors working on Baldwin’s case as useless. However, Tarantino offered a slightly contrasting opinion, attributing 90% of the responsibility for the accident to Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer, but also placing some blame on the actor and producer for using the gun without properly inspecting it first. Tarantino emphasized that actors should always inspect their weapons before using them in a scene, to ensure there are no bullets in the chamber or other potential issues with the weapon.

It’s important to point out that SAG-AFTRA, which represents acting professionals, has expressed a different view regarding who should ensure the safety of set weapons compared to what Quentin Tarantino suggests in this context. In other words, they believe it’s not the actor’s job to check the safety of these weapons, unlike Tarantino’s stance on the matter.

In simpler terms, a judge named Marlowe Sommer dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin, which could have sentenced him to 18 months in prison, due to evidence being withheld by prosecutors from his legal team. After hearing this news, Baldwin reportedly cried tears of joy in court. Later, according to TMZ, he filed a lawsuit against the Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey and Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza related to the case.

As a lifestyle expert, I find myself reflecting on the case of Gutierrez-Reed, who was recently sentenced to 18 months in prison following an accident. The judge found her responsible for transforming a harmless weapon into a lethal one. During her court hearing, she described herself as young and naive, alleging that the media had exaggerated her actions, painting her as a complete monster. She explained to the court that she was overwhelmed by work and lacked sufficient resources while filming.

According to Deadline, Judge Sommer expressed skepticism, stating that Gutierrez-Reed refused to accept responsibility and instead blamed others, including herself, for a live round being found in her gun.

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2024-08-26 11:44