Alec Baldwin Weighs Retirement in Aftermath of Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting: ‘I Don’t Want to Work Anymore’

The actor faced involuntary manslaughter charges in 2021 after the gun he was holding on set discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin attends the Annual Charity Day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC, and GFI at Cantor Fitzgerald in New York City on Sept. 11, 2018. Presley Ann/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald

Five years following the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, actor Alec Baldwin hopes to live a quieter life with his family, as he continues to process the aftermath of the tragedy.

In an interview on “The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter” podcast on April 13, the 68-year-old gave a glimpse into the emotional impact of the incident and his plans for the future of his career.