The lawsuit — related to the fatal shooting of Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust” in Santa Fe, New Mexico in October 2021 — was approved on Thursday following a sequestered hearing regarding the settlement, according to a statement released by Barry Massey, Public Information Officer of the New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts.
The details of the settlement, as well as documents and materials related to the settlement, have been sealed and are not available to the public.The lawsuit was first filed in February 2022, on behalf of the late cinematographer’s husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son, Andros. The following October, Matthew announced that a settlement had been reached, pending approval by the judge.
As part of the settlement, it was noted that “Rust” would resume filming with Matthew joining the production as an executive producer. Baldwin still faces a number of lawsuits stemming from the shooting,