Alec Baldwin's Reality Show 'The Baldwins' To Cover 'Rust' Tragedy

It seems that Alec Baldwin is not letting the “Rust” drama go anytime soon.

Months after a judge dismissed the criminal charges against him with prejudice, he sued Santa Fe officials for malicious prosecution, alleging that his civil rights were violated with the case.

New details about his upcoming reality series, "The Baldwins," emerged on Monday, January 27. A trailer revealed that he and his family also discuss the “Rust” tragedy during the show.

“Rust” was a Western film written and directed by Joel Souza, with creative input from Baldwin that earned him a producer credit. That producing role would spark controversy later on when he was tied to the death of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

In October 2021, Baldwin, who also starred in the independent film, was rehearsing a scene that had him pulling out his gun for the camera. On one take, the gun went off, and a single round left the gun. Souza was hospitalized, and while Hutchins was airlifted to a medical facility in Albuquerque, she did not survive.

In January 2023, Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were charged with involuntary manslaughter. Charges against Baldwin were dropped in April 2023 and reinstated in January 2024. In July 2024, only three days into the trial, a witness revealed that they had worked with the prosecution to put evidence from the Gutierrez-Reed case under a new case number, thus hiding it from the defense team.

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer determined this to be a violation of the Brady rule and dropped charges against Baldwin. Despite an appeal, lead prosecutor Kari Morrissey eventually agreed to drop the case against Baldwin in December 2024. The following month, Baldwin filed his own lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution.

Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was the only person sentenced to time in prison for Hutchins’ death. In March 2024, she was sentenced to 18 months behind bars. She later reached a plea deal to an unrelated gun charge that took place a few weeks before the shooting, earning her another 18 months of probation.

Police have never been able to determine how live rounds ended up on a film set.

It is impossible to know from the trailer just how much time will be dedicated to the “Rust” shooting, but it has played a significant part in the actor’s life for the past few years. In the trailer, Alec’s wife, Hilaria Baldwin, reflects on the shooting and how it affected Halyna Hutchins’ young son.

“A son lost his mom in the most unthinkable tragedy,” she says in the trailer. “This is never something to forget … and we’re trying to parent through it.”

There are also clips of the “Saturday Night Live” alum getting emotional throughout the trailer. “Honestly, from the bottom of my soul. I don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t have you and these kids,” he tells his wife.

The two parents share a total of seven children together, who will also feature heavily in the reality series. According to TLC, the series premiere will feature the couple celebrating their oldest son’s ninth birthday and Baldwin’s criminal trial:

“Alec and Hilaria celebrate their oldest son Rafael’s ninth birthday and, in a bid to escape the noise of the city, they head to East Hampton to continue a yearly summer tradition. But in the midst of celebration is uncertainty as Alec faces trial. Alec and Hilaria navigate the emotional complexities of the moment, all while keeping their children’s lives as stable as possible.”

The premiere is set to be released on Sunday, February 23, at 10 PM ET on TLC.

In a statement, the couple said, “This series gives viewers a glimpse into our lives as a family — the good, bad, wild and everything in between. We hope viewers will connect with our experiences and the love we share. Filming the show has been an amazing journey, and we’re proud to have TLC as a partner in telling our story.”

TLC president Howard Lee added, “TLC has always been a platform for compelling stories. With The Baldwins, viewers gain an unprecedented look into Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s family journey. As they navigate parenthood, marriage, and life under the spotlight, the series blends moments of joy, chaos, and sincerity offering a genuine portrayal beyond the headlines.”

TLC says their reality show “blends the highs and lows of family life, with the challenges and humor that come while raising a large family in the public eye.” As per the network’s official logline:

“Throughout the season, The Baldwins will feature hilarious moments around the dinner table to candid discussions about mental health and their ever-evolving parenting style. The series shows what life is really like for the Baldwins — chaotic, funny, exhausting and filled with love. Alec and Hilaria’s dynamic as a couple will also take center stage, with moments that showcase their deep partnership as they navigate challenges hand in hand. With seven children in tow, the Baldwin household is never short on activity, but through it all, Alec and Hilaria embrace the madness with an infectious energy, showing viewers the beauty of raising a family that’s anything but ordinary.”