In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after Baldwin was reported to have fired a gun, which was thought to be a prop gun, while rehearsing a scene that involved his character pointing a firearm at the camera.

Alec Baldwin doesn't want to watch Rust amid the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and instead hopes to put the last three years behind him.

Alec Baldwin gave some of his most extensive quotes about the "Rust" shooting in a new interview, sharing that his wife is "traumatized."