Alec Baldwin Returns to 'Rust' with Precautions in Place

Production for the movie "Rust" has resumed in Montana, with strict safety measures in place after the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Real guns are not allowed on set, and all weapons are replicas or facsimiles made of rubber or wood. The film's new armorer, Andrew Wert, has reengineered the guns so that they cannot fire and keeps them locked in a password-protected case in between scenes. The budget has been increased, and the schedule extended to allow for extra care. The shooting has sparked industry change, with acclaimed action director Guy Ritchie also banning real guns from all of his movie sets.