Alec Baldwin: Rust's script didn't call for a shootout, claims Case

The lawsuit against Alec Baldwin claims that the script did not require him to fire a gun when he fatally shot and killed cinematographer Halina Hutchins. Screenwriter Mamie Mitchell, who called the police after filming on set in New Mexico, filed a lawsuit.

His lawyer accused the actor of "playing Russian roulette" when he fired the gun without checking. Mr. Baldwin and the film producers, also named in the lawsuit, have yet to comment.The Hollywood actor previously shared comments from a crew member and denied speculation that the set was dangerous.

Authorities are still investigating the October 21 shooting that occurred on the set of the western film Rust. No charges were brought against anyone. Lawsuit Ms. Mitchell alleged that the script required three rigorous camera shots — one of Mr. Baldwin's eyes, another bloodstain on his shoulder, and a third of his body "when he put his hand in his holster and pulled out his gun."

"There is nothing in the script about a weapon fired by Defendant Baldwin or anyone else," he said.

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According to court records, the gun was given to Baldwin by the film's assistant director, who did not realize it contained ammunition and said it was diluted with cries of "cold guns." Ms. Allred said Mr. Baldwin chose to play Russian roulette when he fired the gun without checking it and without the gunsmith doing so in his presence.

He added that several security flaws meant that this was "a case where injury or death is more a possibility - it's a likely outcome." According to the case, Ms. Mitchell stood less than three feet from Mr. Baldwin when he thinned the gun. "I kept on firing and gunshots," he told reporters.

His lawsuit alleges bodily harm, willful suffering from emotional distress, and seeks unspecified damage. This is the second lawsuit filed for the incident after the chief electrician filed a lawsuit earlier this month. The film's gunsmith, who was in charge of guns and ammunition on set, said he didn't know how the bullets turned into live ammunition.