Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial began this week in Santa Fe, New Mexico, nearly three years after cinematographer Halina Hutchins was killed on the set of an indie western. rustBut the TLC reality show may offer a glimpse into what the Baldwin family is like during this important time. The BaldwinsAccording to a source familiar with the production.
New York Post The producer The Baldwins They are already taking actors’ legal troubles into account when planning storylines and productions.
“Alec was already in legal trouble when the Baldwins signed on,” a TLC source said. “Everyone knew then, and everyone knows now, that court cases could be part of the storyline. The show is scheduled to premiere in 2025.”
The actor has been charged with manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison. The trial is expected to continue until July 19, after which the jury will deliberate.
A source familiar with the show said the production team is prepared to continue filming whatever the outcome, but is prepared to change course if a guilty verdict is made.
“Alec and Hilaria were prepared to reveal their lives for the show, no matter how it all ends,” the source said. “If he’s convicted and spends time in prison, that will be part of the show. If not, his acquittal and what happens next will also be part of the show.”
A production source claimed they had plans for “almost every scenario.”
“Obviously, no one wants him to end up in prison, but if that happens, we’re open to accepting it and working through it,” they said.
The Baldwins announced the new show on social media in June, writing, “We invite you into our home to experience the ups and downs, the good and the bad and the wild and crazy. Home is where we want to be most.”
Admittedly, it’s odd timing for this family to be moving forward with a reality TV show.
Baldwin is accused of firing the gun that killed Hutchins. rustDuring filming of a low-budget western outside Santa Fe, a live bullet was fired from the gun, fatally wounding Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza, but Baldwin claims he did not pull the trigger.
A manslaughter charge against Baldwin had previously been dropped, but was reinstated after a forensic examination found that “the evidence revolver’s hammer had to be fully pulled or depressed to release the hammer from its fully cocked or cocked position.”
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, an arms dealer at the shooting scene, was convicted of manslaughter in April.
The Baldwins It is scheduled to premiere in 2025.
For those interested in the case, Baldwin’s trial is being streamed on Court TV.
