Alec Baldwin Says He Is Considering Retirement Following ‘Rust’ Tragedy and Legal Fallout

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0200

Actor Alec Baldwin has revealed that the tragic shooting on the set of the film ‘Rust,’ which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021, has profoundly changed his outlook on his career and life. Speaking on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, Baldwin reflected on the emotional toll of the incident, describing it as “unspeakably difficult” and deeply painful. He explained that after the shooting, which also injured director Joel Souza, he spent much of his time away from work and at home with his family for several years. Baldwin noted that this period of staying at home made him reassess his priorities, and he grew accustomed to a quieter life focused on his children.

Although Baldwin indicated that he is now beginning to return to work and take on new projects, he expressed strong ambivalence about continuing his acting career. He stated that he has become comfortable with being at home and that he “doesn’t want to work anymore,” add