Rust is a 2024 American Western film written and directed by Joel Souza. It stars Alec Baldwin, Patrick Scott McDermott, Josh Hopkins, Frances Fisher, and Travis Fimmel. Years before its eventual release, the film became notorious for a fatal shooting accident. In 2021 cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed when a live round was discharged from a prop revolver fired between takes by Baldwin. Director Souza was wounded in the shoulder by the same bullet. An initial set of charges against Baldwin were dropped in 2023 and another set dismissed in 2024. Producers, including Baldwin, then decided to resume production. The completed project premiered at the Polish film festival Camerimage on November 20, 2024. Rust was released theatrically on May 2, 2025 to mixed reviews.
'Rust' writer-director Joel Souza has complicated thoughts on his creation, and he says he has "no relationship" with the film's..