Rust images reveal the first official look at the work of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In October 2021, tragedy struck on set of the Western in New Mexico when a prop gun handled by actor Alec Baldwin accidentally fired a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. The highly publicized incident resulted in extensive investigation and multiple lawsuits, but after all charges against Baldwin were dropped, Rust was able to resume filming and finish the following month.