The signatories to the statement, which carried their opinion, indicated that Baldwin’s claims that the filming location was “chaotic and dangerous”, were not true.
They stressed that “the narrative surrounding the tragedy and linking it to the working conditions is incorrect,” according to the British “Sky News” network.
The statement added that “it is common to work in productions that are not at the highest levels of professionalism, but this prompts workers to show their defiance of these conditions.”
He pointed out that “the morale of the work on the filming site was high, and laughter and optimism were common among the actors and crew.”
He continued, “It is true that a few crew members resigned before the accident, but the vast majority stayed. We were enjoying our workplace. These disgruntled people do not represent all of our views.”
The signatories to the statement also affirmed that “the working hours and wages for the film were fair, housing was provided to whoever wanted it, and the highest standards in the film industry were applied to this work.”
With regard to safety and security, the statement explained: “The production team was keen to adopt the highest standards in this regard, and to discuss all related matters.”
And last October, photographer Hutchins, 42, was killed by a bullet fired from a pistol that Baldwin was aiming at her, at one of the film’s rehearsals in New Mexico, southwest of the United States, which turned the film project into a tragedy.
However, Baldwin recently said he “didn’t pull the trigger”, evading responsibility for the photographer’s death.
A number of people working on the “Rust” team have filed lawsuits against Baldwin, including chief electrician Serge Svetnoy and script supervisor Mamie Mitchell.
In his first full interview, Baldwin spoke about the shooting incident that occurred on October 21 when he was holding a gun that was reported to be safe to use.
The actor said in an interview with ABC television in early December: “Well. The trigger was not pulled. I did not pull the trigger,” adding: “I would never point the gun at anyone and pull the trigger. Not at all.”
Hutchins was killed and director Joel Sousa was injured, in an accident Baldwin previously described as tragic, on the set of a scene from the film.
It is not known whether the authorities are behind the accidental shooting scenario, while no criminal charges have been filed, and investigators are focusing their efforts on finding out how live ammunition reached the site instead of the fake bullets.
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