One ABC TV series has instated a new policy that will ban the use of so-called 'live' weapons on set, following the fatal shooting on a movie set in New Mexico.
The showrunner on ABC's"The Rookie," a cop drama starring Nathan Fillon, sent a letter to the cast and crew explaining the change over the weekend. CNN reviewed the text of the letter, provided by sources close to production.In the letter, showrunner Alexi Hawley said the events on the set of"Rust," which left director of photography Halyna Hutchins dead and director Joel Souza injured, prompted the change in policy.
"The Rookie's" new policy will mandate the use of airsoft guns, which are replica guns with reduced power that typically fire plastic pellets. Hawley said in his letter that other effects will be added using computers in the post-production process. Weapons expert Ben Simmons previously explained to CNN that typically three types of prop guns are used on set -- completely fake firearms , deactivated firearms and real firearms, which are loaded with blanks and mimic actual shooting, from flash to recoil.CNN has contacted representatives of ABC and"The Rookie" for comment.
According to the affidavit, Baldwin was handed one of three prop guns by assistant director David Halls that were set up in a cart by an armorer for the movie"Rust."It has not yet been determined what the gun Baldwin fired was loaded with, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.
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