Alec Baldwin promises to ‘reveal the truth’ about the ‘Rust’ shooting incident: ‘More will be revealed’
Five months after the dismissal of his involuntary manslaughter charges, Alec Baldwin asserts his commitment to revealing the full “truth.”
The 66-year-old star of “30 Rock” discussed the tragic events surrounding the “Rust” shooting in a recent episode of David Duchovny’s “Fail Better” podcast. In response to Duchovny’s inquiries about how Baldwin plans to move past the fatal incident that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, Baldwin indicated that he has “more to come.”
“What’s to come is part of my endeavor, and it will surely be a successful attempt to reveal what truly occurred,” Baldwin stated, adding, “The real story of what happened has never been shared.”
After a gun he was holding discharged on the “Rust” set, resulting in Hutchins’ death and injuring director Joel Souza, Baldwin faced involuntary manslaughter charges. He has consistently maintained that he did not fire the gun and denies any culpability in Hutchins’ passing.
In July, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charges were dropped due to concerns that prosecutors and law enforcement withheld critical evidence. The dismissal was made with prejudice, preventing any future charges. This ruling was confirmed by a judge in October.
During the podcast, Baldwin expressed that it might have been “somewhat better” if the trial had proceeded, as it would have allowed him to present his evidence and receive an acquittal. He argued that the absence of a full trial leaves many aspects of the case shrouded in mystery.
Baldwin mentioned he had previously been in a position of “defending himself” but hinted at a shift in strategy as he intends to disclose more details through legal proceedings, accusing the media of “suppressing any beneficial stories about me while amplifying those that could harm my reputation.”
Reflecting on the public response to the incident, Baldwin remarked that “in this country, when you are hated that intensely,” it often leads to a desire for punishment, ranging from imprisonment to being “canceled.”
Currently, Baldwin has decided to “take a step back” and refrain from discussing the “Rust” situation for some time before entering “another stage of this” in “a couple of months.”
The film “Rust” premiered at a festival in Poland last month after Baldwin returned to finish the project following the incident. He chose not to attend the premiere and told Variety that he does not intend to watch the finalized version of the film.
“Right now, I want to distance myself from all things ‘Rust’ so I can focus on other pursuits and be there for my children,” he expressed.
Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, have seven children together, and he shared on “Fail Better” that she “was in distress” and “suffered greatly” throughout the legal battle.
Hutchins’ mother, Olga Solovey, condemned the film’s premiere in November, stating, “Alec Baldwin continues to add to my suffering by refusing to apologize to me and refusing to accept responsibility for her death.”