Quentin Tarantino Says Alec Baldwin’s Partly to Blame For ‘Rust’ Taking pictures

Quentin Tarantino‘s making some controversial claims in regards to the capturing on the set of “Rust” … saying Alec Baldwin‘s not totally liable for Halyna Hutchins‘ demise — nevertheless, it’s partially his fault.

The director sat down with Bill Maher for an episode of his “Membership Random” podcast printed Sunday … and, the two obtained into the “Rust” capturing — with Bill calling it BS prosecutors chaged Alec.

QT shares a barely fully completely different view … saying it’s 90% on the armorer — Hannah Gutierrez-Reed — nevertheless, the rest of the blame lies with the actor.

Tarantino says he thinks actors must confirm their weapons … making certain there’s not a bullet throughout the barrel or completely different factors with the weapon whereas using it in a scene.

Worth noting … SAG-AFTRA — the union representing all working actors — has beforehand put out statements making it clear they don’t actually really feel it’s an actor’s obligation to confirm weapons sooner than scenes, disagreeing with Quentin proper right here.

As … the manslaughter price leveled in opposition to Baldwin was dismissed by a select once more in July after it was revealed prosecutors positioned proof pertinent to the case in an improper file, effectlively hiding it from AB’s licensed crew.

Baldwin’s since filed go effectively with in opposition to the Specific Prosecutor Kari Morrissey throughout the case along with the Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza.

BTW … Tarantino and Maher gave their concepts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe too — and, let’s merely say they don’t appear to be followers.