SAG-AFTRA puts support behind Alec Baldwin following manslaughter charge in 'Rust' movie shooting
Alec Baldwin is getting support from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin is getting support from Hollywood.
Baldwin was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter by a New Mexico grand jury on Jan. 19 in connection with the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the "Rust" film set in 2021.
On Thursday, SAG-AFTRA, the union representing over 150,000 Hollywood actors, said in a statement that it's not an actor's job to inspect firearms on set.
"To the extent that the charges filed on January 19 are based on an accusation of negligent use of a firearm predicated on this or any actor having a duty to inspect a firearm as part of its use, that is an incorrect assessment of the actual duties of an actor on set," it said.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.Swen Studios via ReutersIt added, "An actor’s job is not to be a firearms or weapons expert. Firearms are provided for use on set under the guidance of multiple expert professionals directly responsible for the safe and accurate operation of that firearm."
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