The 'Rust' assistant director released his first statement after the death of the movie's cinematographer.
Interviews with multiple members of the “Rust” crew paint an hour- by-hour picture of a cascade of bad decisions that created a chaotic set on which a lead bullet was put into a prop gun., said he was “shocked and saddened” by Hutchins’ death, calling her a friend and one of the most talented people he’s worked with.
In general, armorers or prop masters are in charge of handling weapons on set. Before handing them to actors, they typically show the weapon to the first assistant director for a safety check. Industry experts have told The Times that it is customary for an assistant director to do a safety check of any weapon before it’s given to an actor.
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