


Alec Baldwin‘s involuntary manslaughter trial began this week in Santa Fe, New Mexico, nearly three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set of the indie Western, Rust. But we may get an inside look at the Baldwin family during this critical time in their upcoming TLC reality show, The Baldwins, according to sources familiar with production.
The New York Post reports that producers on The Baldwins have already factored in the actor’s legal troubles when planning storylines and production.
“The Baldwins signed the deal while Alec was already dealing with his legal issues,” a TLC source said. “Everyone knew then — and knows now — that the trial could be part of the storyline. The show will still premiere in 2025.”
The actor is facing involuntary manslaughter charges, carrying a maximum of 18 months in prison. The trial is expected to last until July 19, after which the jury will deliberate.
Sources with knowledge of the show say production is prepared to keep filming no matter the outcome, though they are prepared to pivot if he is found guilty.
“Alec and Hilaria were willing to open up their lives for the show, no matter where their lives lead,” a source said. “If he’s convicted and spends time in jail, that will be part of the show. And if not, then his acquittal and the aftermath will be part of the show.”
The production source claimed they have “contingencies for almost every scenario.”
“Obviously, no one wants him to go to jail, but if he does, we’ll roll with it and work through it,” they said.
The Baldwins announced their new show in June on social media, writing, “We’re inviting you into our home to experience the ups and downs; the good, the bad, the wild and the crazy. Home is the place we love to be most.”
It’s certainly odd timing for the family to be moving forward with a reality show.
Baldwin stands accused with firing the gun that killed Hutchins on the set of Rust, the low-budget Western drama that was filming outside of Santa Fe. A live round discharged from the gun, fatally wounding Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza, though Baldwin has maintained that he did not pull the trigger.
The involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were previously dropped but he was indicted again after forensic testing found that “the trigger had to be pulled or depressed sufficiently to release the fully cocked or retracted hammer of the evidence revolver.”
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on set, was recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in April.
The Baldwins is expected to premiere in 2025.
For those interested in the case, Baldwin’s trial is being streamed on Court TV.