On October 21, 2021, tragedy struck the set of the Western film 'Rust' during a rehearsal at a church on a New Mexico ranch. A fatal shooting occurred, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injury of a director, leaving the film production in disarray.
Following the incident, the film's armorer and assistant director faced criminal charges and were subsequently convicted. Actor Alec Baldwin, who was involved in the shooting, was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
