A man of many talents, Alec Baldwin’s journey in Hollywood has been similar to many big-shot actors. He is a revered comedian since his early days and has also lived up to his family name – The Baldwin Family, which has given the industry many talented individuals and performers.
The actor has appeared in The Hunt for Red October – Tom Clancy’s adaptation film as Jack Ryan; worked with Scorsese in The Departed alongside Leonardo and Jack Nicholson; Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, and with Woody Allen in Blue Jasmine. Also, how can we forget his animated hit – The Boss Baby?
But even after bagging three Golden Globes and two Emmys, he regrets his career choice of acting in the ‘Box-office disaster’ film called Rock of Ages.
Tom Cruise’s Co-Star Deems Their Movie a Disaster
Rock of Ages was about a girl from a small town (played by Julianne Hough) who travels to LA with hopes of making a name for herself. Alec Baldwin acted as a club owner. Director Adam Shankman in an interview revealed –
“I talked to Baldwin and explained the whole thing to him that his character is a guy from the 60s who owns this rock club. He has nurtured many with his influence and is a complete stoner who later realizes that he had been gay.”
Baldwin was completely sold on the story and said, “That is amazing, count me in!” Although he had been excited about Rock of Ages, he later revealed what a complete ‘disaster’ the film was during its shooting. As the director revealed that he sent the actors to multiple locations (including a rockstar college) to shape their characters and prepare them for the film, it was all a ‘mess’ according to the actor.
He shared his experience saying – “The plane is buffeting, the engine is on fire.”
Controversy Surrounding Alec Baldwin’s Rust
Alec Baldwin’s Rust revolves around an outlaw in 80s Kansas who sets out to save his grandson while he faces a death sentence for an accidental murder. Well, isn’t this what happened in reality too?
According to Baldwin, he had mistakenly fired a live round from a prop revolver he was given on the set, killing the film’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, how tragic! The film got suspended as he faced a court trial for nearly two years.
The New Mexico prosecutors dropped the involuntary manslaughter charges on him in April this year. They were presented with new evidence that the revolver was tampered with before making its way to the set.
Filming for Rust concluded back in May and will release directly on home entertainment.
Source: Far Out Magazine
