Quentin Tarantino Says Alec Baldwin Was Partly Responsible for ‘Rust’ Filming

quentin tarantinoThere are some controversial claims made about the shooting on the set of Rust… says Alec BaldwinNot entirely responsible Helena Hutchins‘Death – but that was partly his fault.

director sits down Bill Maher An episode of the “Club Random” podcast released on Sunday…and, the two were involved in the “Rust” shooting — which Bill called BS as prosecutors prosecuted Alec.

QT has a slightly different view…saying that 90% of the blame lies with the armorers – Hannah Gutierrez-Reed – But the rest of the responsibility lies with the actors.

Tarantino said he believes actors should check their weapons … to make sure there are no bullets in the barrel or other problems with the weapon when the weapon is used in a scene.

Of note… SAG-AFTRA – the union representing all working actors – previously Make a statement It was made clear that they did not believe it was the actor’s responsibility to check weapons before a scene, contrary to Tarantino’s view.

As you know… the manslaughter charge against Baldwin is fired Back in July, a judge found that prosecutors effectively hid evidence related to the case from AB’s legal team by storing it in inappropriate files.

Baldwin has since File a lawsuit Cary Morrissey, the special prosecutor on the case, and Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.

By the way… Tarantino and Maher have also expressed their thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and, let’s just say, they’re not fans.