Alec Baldwin Promises More Truths About Fatal Rust Event

Alec Baldwin is determined to share his version of the events surrounding the tragic Rust shooting. Speaking on the Fail Better with David Duchovny podcast, Baldwin expressed frustration over the way the incident has been portrayed. “We have more things that will come out in upcoming legal filings,” Baldwin said, noting that for the past three years, people have been speculating and profiting from the situation.

He explained that in situations like his, when someone is hated on such a scale, the public typically wants three outcomes: “They want you to die, they want you to go to prison, or they want you canceled.” Baldwin likened being canceled to being invisible, stating that it’s a form of punishment similar to prison or death.

The Rust shooting incident took place on October 21, 2021, when a prop gun Baldwin was holding discharged a live round, tragically killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Baldwin has consistently denied pulling the trigger or knowing how live ammunition ended up in the gun. In January 2023, he faced involuntary manslaughter charges, which were later dropped after further investigation.

In January 2024, Baldwin was charged again but was ultimately cleared of the charges in July 2024. The case was dismissed with prejudice after Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer determined that police and prosecutors had committed a Brady violation by withholding crucial evidence.

Baldwin stated on the podcast that he is now focused on revealing the truth about what happened that day. "There’s more to come, and it’s my effort to expose the truth and raise awareness about what really happened," he said. He also emphasized that he had been in a defensive position, facing accusations and charges, but believes the full truth has not been made public.

Regarding his career, Baldwin shared that he is grateful to be getting work again, especially to support his seven kids. “By the communications I’ve had lately, things are coming back my way, and I’m happy about that,” Baldwin said, adding that much of the case remains unknown because a full trial never took place.