25 April 2023 , 07:30
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Alec Baldwin has resumed filming for Rust, but one tragic scene "will not be reshot", according to reports.
Filming for the Western movie was paused after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on set in October 2021.
The 42-year-old died after a gun Alec was holding accidentally discharged.
The Hollywood actor had been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the death, but the charges have now been dropped.
At the time of the incident, the cast had been working on a mock gunfight which was filmed inside a church in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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A source has said the scene has now been removed from the movie and will not be re-filmed.
Alec Baldwin has been spotted as filming resumes (SplashNews.com)Speaking to the Daily Mail, they also confirmed there are no plans to film any other scenes using the original church as a backdrop.
Filming of Rust has moved from New Mexico to Montana, with Alec being seen on set as he returned to the movie.
New pictures have shown the actor dressed in a grey shirt, dark waistcoat and brown jacket while wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
He was spotted walking around the set and speaking to the rest of the film crew.
Charges were dropped against the actor (Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office)Despite criminal charges being dropped against Alec, he is now being sued by Halyna's family.
The actor has always maintained that he wasn't aware that the gun contained a live round, and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Legal representatives for the family said that Baldwin could not "escape from the fact that he had a major role in a tragedy".
In a statement seen by PA, US lawyer Gloria Allred said she was "committed to proceeding" with the civil lawsuit.
She said: "Despite the prosecutor’s decision to dismiss the criminal charge against Alec Baldwin without prejudice, the victims of Alec Baldwin that we represent remain hopeful.
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"Mr Baldwin has tried to dismiss our civil case against him, and he has failed.
Halyna Hutchins died on set (Getty Images for AMC Networks)"(He) should know that we remain committed to fighting and winning for our clients and holding him accountable for pointing a loaded gun at Halyna Hutchins, pulling the trigger, and killing her."
The statement continued: "Mr Baldwin may pretend that he is not responsible for pulling the trigger and ejecting a live bullet which ended Halyna’s life.
"He can run to Montana and pretend that he is just an actor in a wild west movie but, in real life, he cannot escape from the fact that he had a major role in a tragedy which had real-life consequences for Halyna, her mother, father, sister, and co-worker.
"No matter where Alec Baldwin goes… he cannot escape responsibility for his role in shooting and killing Halyna, who was a young mother, a beloved daughter, a loving sister, and an admired co-worker."