Alec Baldwin was involved in a fatal accident on the set of his movie "Rust," where he shot and killed cinematographer Helena Hutchins with a prop gun that contained a live round. The incident occurred after multiple accidental discharges of firearms on set, which had already led to several crew members quitting due to safety concerns. The investigation revealed that the filming conditions were hazardous, and the production team had been rushing and cutting corners. The incident has been described as an avoidable tragedy, with many blaming the production team for their negligence in ensuring the safety of the crew. The narrator of the text expresses sympathy for Alec Baldwin, who was reportedly told the gun was "cold" (i.e., not loaded), and for the family of Hutchins, while also criticizing the production team for their reckless behavior.
Here are the extracted facts:
1. Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Helena Hutchins on the set of his new movie "Rust."
2. The director of the movie was also shot and injured, but is okay.
3. The incident occurred when a prop gun handled by Alec Baldwin had a live round in it.
4. The crew members were not allowed to stay nearby, and some had to drive 50 miles each day to get to the set.
5. The conditions on set were described as "abominable," leading to crew members wanting to quit.
6. Non-union workers were hired to replace union workers who left due to poor conditions.
7. There were multiple discharges of firearms throughout filming, with at least three incidents reported.
8. Alec Baldwin's stunt double fired two rounds from a gun that was supposed to be "cold."
9. The crew did not feel safe on set, leading to protests and some members leaving just hours before the fatal shooting.
10. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
11. Alec Baldwin was told the gun was "cold" before the fatal shooting, and was following instructions for the scene.
12. The production team did not ensure that there were no real guns with real bullets on set.
13. The incident is being compared to the death of Brandon Lee, who died due to a malfunctioning prop weapon on the set of "The Crow."