Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Movie Halts Production amid Investigation Into Halyna Hutchins' Death

Alec Baldwin’s movieRusthas halted production as authorities investigate the death of cinematographerHalyna Hutchins. “Although our hearts are broken, and it is hard to see beyond the horizon, this is, at the moment, a pause rather than an end,” the email read. “The spirit that brought us all to this special place remains.” Josh Hopkins/Instagram Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' to Film in Yellowstone Rather Than New Mexico After Charge Downgraded

Alec Baldwin on the set ofRust.Photo: Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office/ZUMA Alec Baldwin’sRusthas found a new filming location forwhen production resumes this spring. The news comes days after prosecutorsdropped a firearms enhancement chargeoriginally brought against the actor/producer. On Wednesday, Rust Movie Productions announced that the unfinished film will resume production at Yellowstone Film Ranch in Montana. In a joint statement, the film ranch’s co-founders Richard Gray, Carter Boehm and Colin Davis spoke to the “dedication and passion of the entireRustproduction team” to finish the project for the lateHalyna Hutchins, who was killed in an October 2021 on-set shooting that led tocriminal charges filedagainst Baldwin, 64, and former armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed in January.

Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' to Resume Production in Spring Without 'Working Weapons' or Ammunition on Set

Alec Baldwin.Photo: Mark Sagliocco/Getty ImagesAlec Baldwin’sRustis officially set to resume production in the spring, over one year after cinematographerHalyna Hutchinswas killed in an October 2021 on-set shooting.On Tuesday, Rust Movie Productions announced that director Joel Souza, who was injured in the shooting, is among at least four original crew members on the production who will return to complete the film. A press release stated that Hutchins' widower Matthew will join the production as an executive producer, alongside Academy Award-nominated producer Grant Hill (The Thin Red Line).

Alec Baldwin's Alleged Bad Behavior Called Out by Journalists in Wake of His Arrest

Journalists are sharing their experiences withAlec Baldwinafter he was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly punching a man over a parking dispute in New York City, an allegation Baldwin has since called “false.” The conversation happened on Twitter, whereThe New York Times‘ Maggie Haberman, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and ABC News’ Tara Palmeri — all White House correspondents — shared their shocking claims. Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images “Alec Baldwin also told me ‘I hope you choke to death’ when I was on assignment, staking out his house,” said Collins.

Alec Baldwin's First Sit-Down Interview Since 'Rust' Shooting Is 'So Raw,' Says George Stephanopoulos

Alec Baldwin.Photo: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Alec Baldwinwill do his first interview since he discharged a gun that killed cinematographerHalyna Hutchinsand injured directorJoel Souza, a source confirms to PEOPLE. OnGood Morning AmericaWednesday, Stephanopoulos, 60,said the interview(recorded Tuesday afternoon) is the “most intense” he has done in his career. For more on Alec Baldwin’s upcoming interview with George Stephanopoulos and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. “It is so raw.