In a tragic event that took place in the past days; During the shooting of the movie Rust, the gun in the hand of the famous actor Alec Baldwin exploded, causing the death of 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the severe injury of director Joel Souza. In the incident that took place on Thursday afternoon, the stage gun given to Baldwin was loaded with bullets; but it was said to be safe to use.
John C. Ashton, who is in the cast of the movie, made some statements about the terrible event that happened today. “I wish measures had been taken to prevent this from happening,” said Ashton, adding that he thought many cast and crew members would turn to a counselor for support after the tragedy on set.
Ashton learned of the accident through the costume company.
“But I don’t know exactly what happened, the sheriff will tell, so I can’t say, so I didn’t think much of it because I don’t have much to say. “No one from the production company or his manager called to tell Ashton,” said Ashton. Ashton the accident; She found out when she was driving from her Denver home to Santa Fe for filming when the costume company called and said Sunday’s shoot had been cancelled.
Ashton drove up to the Bonanza Creek Farm embankment on Friday evening, hoping to be allowed to check it out, and came back empty-handed as the venue was closed. “I didn’t really think about how I would feel in the future about guards and stuff; but I feel that living is a sad, terrible thing. “Ashton will wait for more information on the incident before making any inferences about the film industry’s security protocols.
“I feel bad for him”
Noting that he sympathizes with Baldwin, who is one of the producers as well as the lead role of the movie, Ashton said, “He must have been in a terrible state because this happened to him. I feel bad for him, I’m sure he’s in agony. I expect it to be so. “He said, “It will take some getting used to, anyone would buy it. ‘ he added.
Immediately after the incident, Baldwin was seen crying and talking on the phone outside the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office.