Written and directed by Joel Souza, Rust is an upcoming Western film based on a story by Alec Baldwin. Set in Kansas in the late 1800s, the film revolves around the eponymous Harland Rust, an outlaw long past his formidable youth. When he learns that his grandson will be executed soon, Rust sets out to rescue the young man. Wondering when Rust Movie is coming out? This is what we have discovered.
Here’s all the Rust Movie release date information we know so far, and all the details on when it is coming out.
Is there a Rust Movie release date?
Rust Movie could arrive sometime in 2024 or later.
In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza were shot on the film’s New Mexico set. Hutchins was announced dead following her arrival at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. Souza survived the incident and left a local hospital the following day.
In another incident, a brown recluse spider bit lamp operator and pipe rigger Jason Miller. The latter had to go through emergency surgery in November 2021.
Production for Rust Movie originally started in New Mexico in early October 2021. It came to an immediate halt after the shooting incident. The project eventually resumed filming in April 2023 and ended a month later. Rust movie will likely come out sometime in 2024 or later.
This date is an estimation based on the information we have at the time of this writing.
The cast includes Alec Baldwin as Harland Rust, Travis Fimmel as Fenton “Preacher” Lang, Todd Bryant as Buck English, Patrick Scott McDermott as Lucas Hollister, and more.
Josh Hopkins and Devon Werkheiser are also part of the cast, however, their characters are yet to be disclosed. Jensen Ackles was originally set to portray the role of Hopkins’ character but he left production reportedly due to a scheduling conflict. Moreover, Brady Noon was originally cast to portray Lucas Hollister but he also reportedly decided to leave the production.
Where is Rust Movie coming out?
Rust Movie is anticipated to come out in theaters sometime in 2024 or later.
This is because The Avenue, which has the distribution rights, released several of their previous projects in theaters. However, given the tragic incident mentioned above and the controversies that followed, the filmmakers might opt for an exclusive digital or streaming release.
ComingSoon will provide an update when there is an official announcement about the release date and mode.
The official synopsis for Rust Movie reads:
“Infamous outlaw Harland Rust breaks his estranged grandson Lucas out of prison, after Lucas is convicted to hang for an accidental murder. The two must outrun legendary U.S Marshal Wood Helm and bounty hunter Fenton “Preacher” Lang who are hot on their tails. Deeply buried secrets rise from the ashes and an unexpected familial bond begins to form as the mismatched duo tries to survive the merciless American Frontier.”