Since October 2021, actor Alec Baldwin has been the protagonist of one of the most complex scandals in Hollywood in recent years. And look, the actor is no stranger to gossip in the world of entertainment!

Currently, the actor is directly involved in a tragic incident that occurred on the set of the film Rust, in which during a close-up scene, he held a replica of an old Colt .45 revolver that was supposed to be loaded with blanks, but which, unfortunately, fired live ammunition. The shooting resulted in the death of director of photography Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.

The behind-the-scenes circumstances of the film were immediately investigated, with no exact answers so far as to how real ammunition was among the blanks, who checked the weapon, and who was responsible for the poor conditions that led to the death of an innocent person.

Baldwin claims he didn’t pull the trigger, was charged, then released, and now dismissed with involuntary manslaughter in January 2024, exactly one year after he was first charged. He maintains his innocence.

There is a warning sign for Alec Baldwin on the horizon, the armorer responsible for the weapons, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months in prison for being negligent, and is already serving her sentence. As the producer of the film, and the person who fired the shot – pulling the trigger or not (is that possible?) – the actor has to respond equally to his responsibility.

In his case, the difference is: would he be a victim of his team’s bad work or would he be responsible? How to maintain safety on set when production requires the use of firearms?

Then another question arises: are we judging Alec Baldwin for being a problematic celebrity in general or the tragic fact of an absurd accident on the film set?

Alec’s negative history over time

Among entertainment’s temperamental stars, Alec Baldwin’s name invariably makes the top list. The actor and producer have always been famous for having a “short fuse”, with countless opportunities for confrontations with the press or being identified as problematic.

He has faced several legal issues over the years, Rust is just the most recent. His history of public controversies includes incidents of verbal and physical aggression, and he was arrested in 2018 after a physical confrontation with a taxi driver in New York. His tantrums and confrontations with paparazzi are historic.

In his personal life, his romance and then highly public divorce with actress Kim Basinger, with whom he has a daughter, Ireland, also contributed to his reputation as a truculent when he called his daughter a “pig” in a phone call. He later wrote a book about his experiences called A Promise to Ourselves. Furthermore, the actor spoke openly about his struggles with mental health, including issues of anger and anxiety, claiming that he has sought help and counseling to deal with them.

In theory, there are many arguments to be able to leave at least uncertain Alec’s role in the issue of having to “check the weapons even if they are assured by the expert as “cold”, that is, without ammunition”, but, less so if what is at issue is his behavior as a producer. Arguments against him include those alleging that the work was rushed by him as a producer, which created pressure and a tense environment, creating the opportunity for error. And now?

The process has begun and has been attracting attention

Having a celebrity in the accused’s chair in a trial is something irresistible for the media and fans. But what is the case against Alec Baldwin?

Negligence and Liability: The lawsuit alleges that there was negligence on the part of Baldwin and the production team in ensuring safety on set. This includes failure to properly check whether the gun was loaded with blanks and to follow safety protocols.

Production and Safety on Set: As one of the film’s producers, Baldwin can also be held responsible for working conditions and safety practices on set. The prosecution could argue that he had a role in creating a safe environment and failed to fulfill that responsibility.

Investigations and Regulations: The incident led to investigations by local authorities and film industry unions. These investigations could result in new regulations and guidelines for the use of firearms on film sets.

Impacts on Career and Reputation: In addition to the legal implications, the incident had a significant impact on Baldwin’s career and reputation. He has faced public criticism and may face difficulties in future acting and production projects.

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