One ABC TV series has instated a new policy that will ban the use of so-called 'live' weapons on set, following the fatal shooting on a movie set in New Mexico.
One ABC TV series has instated a new policy that will ban the use of so-called"live" weapons on set, following the fatal shooting on a movie set in New Mexico.
The showrunner on ABC's"The Rookie," a cop drama starring Nathan Fillon, sent a letter to the cast and crew explaining the change over the weekend. CNN reviewed the text of the letter, provided by sources close to production. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the change. 'use strict';CNN.Videx=CNN.Videx || {};CNN.Videx.mobile={};CNN.INJECTOR.executeFeature.then {CNN.VideoPlayer.
Should a live round be on a movie set? Hear retired armorer's response 02:01In the letter, showrunner Alexi Hawley said the events on the set of"Rust," which left director of photography Halyna Hutchins dead and director Joel Souza injured, prompted the change in policy. "The Rookie's" new policy will mandate the use of airsoft guns, which are replica guns with reduced power that typically fire plastic pellets.
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