Alec Baldwin speaks out after fatal accident on the set of his film – The HuffPost

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CINEMA – “There are no words to express my shock and sadness after this tragic accident.” American actor Alec Baldwin spoke on Friday, October 22 after having shot dead the director of photography and hurt the director of the western he was filming in the US state of New Mexico.

On Twitter, he paid tribute to Halyna Hutchins, fatally affected, “a woman, mother and colleague admired by all”. “I am in contact with her husband, I offer my support to him and his family. I am heartbroken thinking of her husband, her son and everyone who knew and loved Halyna, ”he added.

The actor also clarified that he “was fully cooperating with the police to understand how this tragedy could have happened”.

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There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and

– AlecBaldwin (HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021

2- I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.

– AlecBaldwin (HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021

Halyna Hutchins, 42, and director of the film Joel Souza, 48, “were shot and wounded when Alec Baldwin unloaded a gun used in the filming” of the film “Rust”, the services said on Thursday. Santa Fe County Sheriff in a statement to AFP.

Halyna Hutchins was evacuated by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead by medics. Joel Souza was admitted to the hospital before being able to leave it a few hours later, according to a tweet from “Rust” actress Frances Fisher who received an SMS from the director.

Alec Baldwin was to star in this western, whose story revolves around an accidental homicide.

No prosecution or arrest

According to the Hollywood Reporter, quoting a production spokesperson, it is an “accident” involving an accessory that must be charged blank. Sheriff’s services also said the event appeared to be related to a weapon serving as a prop on set.

“Alec Baldwin was questioned by police,” Santa Fe sheriff spokesman Juan Rios told AFP. “He made statements and answered some questions. He introduced himself voluntarily and left the building after the interrogation was over. No prosecution has been initiated and no arrests have been made. ”

“The entire cast and crew are totally devastated by today’s tragedy, and we extend our sincere condolences to Halyna’s family and loved ones,” the production spokesperson said in a statement. . “We have stopped shooting the film for an indefinite period and are fully cooperating” with the investigation.

“Rust” is a western written and directed by Joel Souza, starring Alec Baldwin as co-producer and as outlaw Harland Rust, who fled with his 13-year-old grandson when he was sentenced to be hanged for murder.

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