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 revealed that he will not be watching his film ‘Rust’ and is looking to put the project behind him. In an interview published by Variety Nov. 25, the actor revealed he will not be watching the movie saying the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film was “the most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life.

Rust's' closing credits include a tribute to Halyna Hutchins, who died in an on-set gun accident while making the movie in 2021.