Alec Baldwin's apparent jubilation over being cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust film set has appalled his fellow cast and crew members, according to insiders.
"They think it's highly insensitive to be celebrating so loudly, given that someone they all knew and loved died in such a horrible way," reveals an insider, as reported by National Enquirer.
Although the FBI has dismissed the 65-year-old actor's claims that he never pulled the trigger on the gun that killed Hutchins, the charges against Baldwin were dropped "without prejudice" on April 20. This means that an ongoing investigation could still result in new legal filings against the actor in the future.
Baldwin has settled a civil suit brought by Hutchins' husband, Matthew, and their son, but the terms of the agreement remain undisclosed. He has resumed filming the now-controversial movie in Montana.
"A lot of people think Alec dodged a bullet here — if you'll excuse the expression," shares a source. "They don't think he should be running victory laps after Halyna died in such a horrible way!" The 42-year-old cinematographer was well-liked by her colleagues, but their affection for Baldwin has waned rapidly since the tragic incident on October 21, 2021.
"Everybody thinks Halyna died needlessly," says a source. "Just because prosecutors didn't build a good case against Alec, nobody on the set believes he has the right to fist-pump over her dead body."
The source adds that some cast and crew members may even consider leaving the film due to Baldwin's insensitive behavior.