Actor Alec Baldwin spoke to the press for the first time after killing director of photography Halyna Hutchins during the filming of his last film and pointed out that his film crew was very well connected and that “ the woman who died was my friend »he recalled, very dismayed by everything that has happened. Baldwin, who until now had only responded through social networks, has defended his fellow filmmakers whom he has described as professionals.
Actor Alec Baldwin spoke for the first time in public amid the ongoing investigation and assured that he is cooperating with the police and that he speaks with them every day. However, he clarified that as it was understandable, he could not speak about the course of the investigation.
On the other hand, he acknowledged that “there are accidents on film sets from time to time, but nothing like what has happened,” he told Fox News. “This is a tragic episode that occurs one in a billion” encrypted what happened to show that it is almost impossible for something similar to happen.
Baldwin cautioned that he is “extremely interested” in limiting the use of firearms on film sets. But remember, how many bullets have been fired in movies and TV shows in the last 75 years ? He wondered. “This is America,” said Baldwin. «How many bullets have been fired on film and series shootings before? How many and billions in the last 75 years? And almost all without incident, “he recalled.
Alec Baldwin observed that “what needs to be done now is to take further action. Rubber guns, plastic guns, whatever so that it doesn’t happen again.
During the brief meeting with journalists, the actor spoke about limiting the use of firearms on movie sets in the future.
Baldwin fired a gun on the set of “Rust ” in New Mexico on October 21, killing director of photography Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Deputy Director Dave Halls had told Baldwin that the gun was a “cold gun,” meaning “not hot,” or unloaded, after gunsmith Hannah Gutierrez Reed placed the gun in a cart on set.
Props teacher Sarah Zachry also handled the gun before the fatal shooting, according to a search warrant executed by the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office. “Obviously, this is a tragedy and it was preventable, so right now it’s a criminal investigation. ” .
