Joel Souza
“Rust” director pays tribute to Halyna Hutchins
Joel Souza pays tribute to his friend and colleague Halyna Hutchins.
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“Rust” director Joel Souza spoke up after the set accident in which Halyna Hutchins was killed and he was injured.
A tragic accident occurred on the film set of “Rust”. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins (1979-2021) was killed by a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin (63). Director Joel Souza (48) was seriously injured in the accident in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and had to be hospitalized. Now he has for the first time in a statement, the “deadline” is available, reported on the floor: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and colleague Halyna. She was friendly, dynamic, incredibly talented, always struggled and made me get better.”
Director thanks for support
“My thoughts are with her family at this very difficult time,” he continued. He said he was grateful for the expressed support the team had received from the filmmaking community, residents of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who came forward after the incident. “It will certainly help my recovery,” concluded Souza.
The US portal “TMZ” reported that an assistant director had handed the revolver to Baldwin immediately before the accident. According to an arrest warrant from the authorities, he was accidentally loaded with live ammunition. Who was responsible for this in advance should now be determined. Baldwin has on twitter has already commented on the tragedy, including: “There are no words to express my shock and grief over the tragic accident that cost Halyna Hutchins, a woman, mother and deeply admired colleague, my life. My heart is broken for her husband, her son, and everyone who knew and loved Halyna. “