In a recent candid discussion on David Duchovny's *Fail Better* podcast, Alec Baldwin has made a striking accusation against the media, claiming it has sought his downfall and expressed a commitment to reveal the true narrative surrounding the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of *Rust* in 2021.

The actor’s comments followed the premiere of the film at the Camerimage festival in Poland, and just five months after involuntary manslaughter charges against him were dismissed. These charges had stemmed from a harrowing incident where a prop gun Baldwin was handling inadvertently discharged a live round, resulting in Hutchins' death and injuring director Joel Souza.

When Duchovny prompted Baldwin about the future steps he plans to take, Baldwin asserted, "There’s more to come. It is now my effort to raise and to expose what really happened." He elaborated on the challenges he has faced, stating, "The mainstream press and the tabloid press suppressed every story that could benefit me and amplified every story that could hurt me." He feels the narrative has been unfairly skewed against him for the past three years.

Baldwin's words reflect a deep frustration with public perception, as he contended that there are three main sentiments directed at celebrities like him when they fall from grace: "They want you to die, they want you to go to prison... and they want you canceled." He believes that these reactions are fueled by a desire for retribution rather than the pursuit of justice.

In the aftermath of the shooting, Baldwin's co-workers have faced their own consequences. Assistant director David Halls has entered a plea of no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon, while armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been sentenced to 18 months in prison on charges of involuntary manslaughter. The film's production is now moving forward with a new cinematographer, following a reported settlement between the producers and Hutchins' family, which ensures financial support for her young son from the film's earnings.

While Baldwin did not attend the film's premiere, Hutchins' mother, Olga Solovey, was also absent, voicing her disapproval over Baldwin's handling of the situation and accusing him of attempting to profit from her daughter's death. However, Baldwin has strongly denied any suggestion of financial gain from the film, stating, “The notion that anybody has profited from the film’s sale and distribution is blatantly untrue.” He insisted that he waived his fee and focused on ensuring that Hutchins' family is taken care of, stressing that “everything was done with that in mind.”

Amid the ongoing scrutiny, Baldwin expressed gratitude for the support of his wife, Hilaria, sharing that he owes her "everything." He also noted that he feels his career is beginning to rebound, stating, “I do believe that by the communications I’ve had lately, things are coming back my way to work, and I’m happy for that because I’ve got seven kids.” His determination to clarify his side of the story signals that Baldwin is not ready to fade quietly from the public eye, as he aims to take control of the narrative surrounding one of Hollywood's most shocking incidents.

Stay tuned as Alec Baldwin gears up to unveil the hidden truths of the *Rust* tragedy!