The first official trailer for the much-anticipated film "Rust" has been released, starring Alec Baldwin in a role that gained significant attention due to a tragic incident during production. On October 22, 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot and director Joel Souza was injured when a prop gun used by Baldwin discharged unexpectedly. This incident has overshadowed the film's journey to the screen, set for a theatrical release on May 2, 2025. You can view the trailer [ttpp]here[ttpp].

The film's official synopsis sets the scene in the 1880s in Kansas, where young Lucas McCalister (played by Patrick Scott McDermott) faces a death sentence after accidentally killing a rancher. His fate takes a dramatic turn when his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust (portrayed by Alec Baldwin), rescues him from jail. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to Mexico, pursued by the relentless U.S. Marshal Wood Helm (Josh Hopkins) and a ruthless bounty hunter known as 'Preacher' (Travis Fimmel).

The incident involving the prop gun, which was mistakenly loaded with live rounds despite being labeled as a "cold gun," led to significant legal repercussions. Charges against Alec Baldwin were dropped in April 2023, while Rust's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison. First assistant director David Halls, responsible for ensuring the gun was safe, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon and received six months of probation.

"Rust" made its premiere at Poland's Camerimage Festival in November 2024, where it paid tribute to Halyna Hutchins during the credits. Although Alec Baldwin was not present at the event, Joel Souza attended and spoke about Hutchins, emphasizing her passion for cinematography and her impact on the film industry. "We are here in a place that she loved so much, probably second only to being on set," Souza remarked, celebrating Hutchins' art and talent.