Alec Baldwin is to be charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot during the filming of Holywood western Rust in 2021.
The film's armourer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, will also be faced with the same charge. During filming at the Santa Fe set, a gun being used as a prop by Baldwin discharged, resulting in the death of Ms Hutchins.
The decision was announced by New Mexico District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, via a written statement on Thursday.