Rust director Joel Souza has opened up for the first time since he was shot by Alec Baldwin on the set in October 2021. Baldwin had accidently fired a prop gun which left Joel injured and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
While speaking to Vanity Fair the director spoke about the incident and also gave his opinion on the actor's involuntary manslaughter charge.&nbsp; 
 
While recounting the incident, Joel also said that he had hoped he ‘didn’t wake up the next morning’ due to pain. The director described the pain as ‘being kicked by a horse’.&nbsp;

<h2>No relationship with Alec Baldwin</h2>

When Joel was asked if he had an opinion on Alec Baldwin being charged with involuntary manslaughter, the filmmaker said, “Does it matter if I think it’s fair or not? There is an argument that says, if he checks it and starts fiddling around with it, he’s creating a safety issue. And then there is another thing that says, it’s common sense, Jesus Christ. Be careful with this goddamn thing. So I don’t know anymore, to be honest with you. The charges were filed. That’s what they decided to do. Was he overcharged? I don’t know." 
 
Despite his injury, Joel returned to&nbsp;the set of Rust to complete the rest of the film’s shoot. When asked if he shared a relationship with Alec then, he said, “Getting through it was tough. We got through it. I got the performance I wanted. We’re not friends. We’re not enemies. There’s no relationship.” Joel also said it was ‘bizarre’ to have been shot by Alec because he ‘remembered watching The Hunt For Red October (1990) in theatre’ as a kid. "It's like your older self whispers to your younger self, 'Hey, that guy…someday…'"

<h2>Rust shooting case</h2>

The incident occurred on set in 2021 when Alec accidentally fired a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and seriously injured Joel. The director was standing behind the cinematographer and directing a scene when the gun fired. It hit Halyna in the chest and struck Joel in the shoulder. Rust’s shooting was wrapped up in March 2024 and is yet to get a release date.

Rust director Joel Souza has opened up for the first time since he was shot by Alec Baldwin on the set in October 2021. Baldwin had accidently fired a prop gun which left Joel injured and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead.

Rust director Joel Souza has opened up for the first time since he was shot by Alec Baldwin on the set in October 2021. Baldwin had accidently fired a prop gun which left Joel injured and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead. While speaking to Vanity Fair the director spoke about the incident and also gave his opinion on the actor's involuntary manslaughter charge. While recounting the incident, Joel also said that he had hoped he ‘didn’t wake up the next morning’ due to pain. The director described the pain as ‘being kicked by a horse’. No relationship with Alec Baldwin When Joel was asked if he had an opinion on Alec Baldwin being charged with involuntary manslaughter, the filmmaker said, “Does it matter if I think it’s fair or not? There is an argument that says, if he checks it and starts fiddling around with it, he’s creating a safety issue. And then there is another thing that says, it’s common sense, Jesus Christ. Be careful with this goddamn thing. So I don’t know anymore, to be honest with you. The charges were filed. That’s what they decided to do. Was he overcharged? I don’t know." Despite his injury, Joel returned to the set of Rust to complete the rest of the film’s shoot. When asked if he shared a relationship with Alec then, he said, “Getting through it was tough. We got through it. I got the performance I wanted. We’re not friends. We’re not enemies. There’s no relationship.” Joel also said it was ‘bizarre’ to have been shot by Alec because he ‘remembered watching The Hunt For Red October (1990) in theatre’ as a kid. "It's like your older self whispers to your younger self, 'Hey, that guy…someday…'" Rust shooting case The incident occurred on set in 2021 when Alec accidentally fired a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and seriously injured Joel. The director was standing behind the cinematographer and directing a scene when the gun fired. It hit Halyna in the chest and struck Joel in the shoulder. Rust’s shooting was wrapped up in March 2024 and is yet to get a release date.

Rust director Joel Souza opens up for the first time since being shot on the film's set

A jury in New Mexico found "Rust" armourer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary&nbsp;manslaughter&nbsp;on Wednesday.

Following 10 days of testimony, the trial over Hollywood's first fatal shooting on set in nearly three decades has concluded. &nbsp;

The trial centred on whether Gutierrez, who, as per Reuters, was a relatively inexperienced armourer, endangered crew and cast members by mishandling firearms on the low-budget production set in New Mexico.

<h2>The verdict</h2>

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ordered Gutierrez's immediate custody. The armourer faces a potential sentence of up to 18 months in state prison.

The jury deliberated for just three hours before finding her guilty of involuntary&nbsp;manslaughter. However, they acquitted&nbsp;Gutierrez of a second charge related to evidence tampering.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/getting-shot-on-rust-like-being-hit-with-baseball-bat-director-695726">Getting shot on Rust like being hit with baseball bat: Director</a>

As deputies escorted her from the courtroom, Gutierrez reassured her distressed mother, saying, "I'll be okay."&nbsp;

In the closing statement, prosecutor Kari Morrissey characterised the case as a series of safety failures leading to a tragic outcome.

"This case is about constant, never-ending safety failures that resulted in the death of a human being and nearly killed another," said Morrissey.

<h2>A fall person</h2>

Gutierrez's lawyer, Jason Bowles, has revealed plans to appeal the verdict.

"My sense was the evidence was insufficient, and it was a lot of speculation," said Bowles.

During the trial, Bowles argued that the production company's decision to employ Gutierrez as both an armourer and props assistant to save costs contributed to the safety lapses.&nbsp;

Bowles contended that Gutierrez, as a junior member on set, was unfairly shouldering blame for management failures.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwins-manslaughter-trial-in-rust-shooting-case-to-begin-in-july-694185">Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial in Rust shooting case to begin in July</a>

"You've got a convenient fall person, a convenient scapegoat," remarked the lawyer.

Movie-set firearms safety expert Bryan Carpenter testified that there was a need for additional armourers on set.

<h2>What happened on the "Rust" set</h2>

On October 21, 2021, Gutierrez mistakenly loaded a live round into a replica Colt .45 revolver, which was to be used by actor Alec Baldwin on the movie set near Santa Fe.&nbsp;

Baldwin discharged the firearm, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.&nbsp;Director Joel Souza was also injured in the incident. The actor has denied pulling the trigger, and his manslaughter trial is scheduled for July 10.

As per the Reuters report, circumstantial evidence suggested that Gutierrez unknowingly brought the live rounds from an earlier production.

(With inputs from agencies)

A jury in New Mexico found "Rust" armourer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday. Following 10 days of testimony, the trial over Hollywood's first fatal shooting on set in nearly three decades has concluded.

A jury in New Mexico found "Rust" armourer Hannah Gutierrez guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday. Following 10 days of testimony, the trial over Hollywood's first fatal shooting on set in nearly three decades has concluded. The trial centred on whether Gutierrez, who, as per Reuters, was a relatively inexperienced armourer, endangered crew and cast members by mishandling firearms on the low-budget production set in New Mexico. The verdict Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ordered Gutierrez's immediate custody. The armourer faces a potential sentence of up to 18 months in state prison. The jury deliberated for just three hours before finding her guilty of involuntary manslaughter. However, they acquitted Gutierrez of a second charge related to evidence tampering. Also read | Getting shot on Rust like being hit with baseball bat: Director As deputies escorted her from the courtroom, Gutierrez reassured her distressed mother, saying, "I'll be okay." In the closing statement, prosecutor Kari Morrissey characterised the case as a series of safety failures leading to a tragic outcome. "This case is about constant, never-ending safety failures that resulted in the death of a human being and nearly killed another," said Morrissey. A fall person Gutierrez's lawyer, Jason Bowles, has revealed plans to appeal the verdict. "My sense was the evidence was insufficient, and it was a lot of speculation," said Bowles. During the trial, Bowles argued that the production company's decision to employ Gutierrez as both an armourer and props assistant to save costs contributed to the safety lapses. Bowles contended that Gutierrez, as a junior member on set, was unfairly shouldering blame for management failures. Also read | Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial in Rust shooting case to begin in July "You've got a convenient fall person, a convenient scapegoat," remarked the lawyer. Movie-set firearms safety expert Bryan Carpenter testified that there was a need for additional armourers on set. What happened on the "Rust" set On October 21, 2021, Gutierrez mistakenly loaded a live round into a replica Colt .45 revolver, which was to be used by actor Alec Baldwin on the movie set near Santa Fe. Baldwin discharged the firearm, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Director Joel Souza was also injured in the incident. The actor has denied pulling the trigger, and his manslaughter trial is scheduled for July 10. As per the Reuters report, circumstantial evidence suggested that Gutierrez unknowingly brought the live rounds from an earlier production. (With inputs from agencies)

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Rust director Joel Souza opens up for the first time since being shot on the film's set

Hannah Gutierrez, 'Rust' armourer, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter