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 said his Western film will forever be "overshadowed" by the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The mother of late “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins declined to attend the movie’s premiere in Poland Wednesday due to Alec Baldwin’s “refusal” to take responsibility