The first official trailer for the much-anticipated film "Rust" has been released, marking a significant milestone for a production that faced a tragic incident during filming. Starring Alec Baldwin, the movie was thrust into the spotlight when a prop gun misfired, resulting in the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of director Joel Souza on October 22, 2021.
"Rust" is scheduled to hit theaters on May 2, 2025, and fans can now get a glimpse of the film through the newly released trailer. The official synopsis of the movie provides insight into its gripping storyline, set in the 1880s in Kansas:
"In 1880s Kansas, recently orphaned Lucas McCalister (Patrick Scott McDermott) accidentally kills a rancher and is sentenced to hang," the synopsis reads. "In a twist of fate, his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust (Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin), breaks him out of jail and takes him on the run toward Mexico.
"As they flee across the unforgiving wilderness, the fugitive pair must outrun the determined U.S. Marshal Wood Helm (Josh Hopkins) and a ruthless bounty hunter named 'Preacher' (Travis Fimmel)."
The tragic incident on set occurred when Baldwin was handling a prop gun, believed to be a "cold gun" with no live rounds, during a rehearsal. The weapon discharged, fatally wounding Hutchins and injuring Souza. In the aftermath, legal proceedings unfolded, with charges against Baldwin being dropped in April 2023. However, Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, responsible for preparing the gun, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. First assistant director David Halls, tasked with ensuring the gun's safety, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon and received six months of probation.
"Rust" made its premiere at Poland's Camerimage Festival in November 2024, where it paid tribute to Hutchins during the credits. Although Baldwin was not present at the event, Souza attended and spoke fondly of Hutchins, emphasizing her love for the festival and her passion for filmmaking.
"We are here in a place that she loved so much, probably second only to being on set,” Souza said of Hutchins. “I want to thank you all for coming and for taking a few hours out of your day to come celebrate my friend and to celebrate her art and her talent. She really was something."
The release of the trailer and the film's upcoming premiere mark a poignant moment for "Rust," as it navigates the complexities of its production history while honoring the memory of Halyna Hutchins.
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