Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died following a shooting on set in October 2021 - and her husband Matt is also going to remain as the movie's executive producer.
Alec Baldwin will remain in the lead role of Rust as it continues filming, the movie's lawyer has confirmed.
The 64-year-old actor is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film's set in October 2021. Her husband Matt will also remain executive producer - and Joel Souza, who was injured in the incident, is returning as director. Hutchins died on the set outside Sante Fe, New Mexico, when a revolver Baldwin was rehearsing with fired with a live bullet.
Baldwin has denied responsibility for the shooting - saying live ammunition should never have been allowed on set and weapons handlers were responsible for firearm safety.Legal analysts have suggested that prosecutors may face an uphill battle in efforts to convict Baldwin of criminal charges without proof he knew live ammunition was present.