Alec Baldwin Contemplating Calling Celeb Witnesses in Manslaughter Trial

Alec Baldwin might look to enlist the assistance of different celebs when his manslaughter trial over Halyna Hutchins‘ dying gears up this summer season — however there is a catch … TMZ has discovered.

Sources with data of the case inform TMZ … the actor’s staff is contemplating placing collectively an inventory of well-known individuals to probably testify on Alec’s behalf throughout his trial in July — however we’re advised these stars can be individuals who’ve already spoken out in Alec’s protection.

Particularly, we’re advised Alec and his staff may be eyeing public figures who’ve weighed into the problem of whether or not an actor may be held answerable for weapons on set.

Price noting … our sources say this potential witness listing hasn’t come to fruition simply but — bear in mind, the trial is still months away — and we’re advised nothing is about in stone both.

Nonetheless … if this involves move, it might be main information — particularly with the potential names.

Thus far … Alec has acquired public help from quite a few stars, all of whom have taken a agency stance — particularly, that it is loopy to go after Alec for one thing he wasn’t tasked with checking in an appearing capability. A few of these names embody Debra Messing, Mickey Rourke, DJ Qualls, Frances Fisher (who additionally starred in “Rust”) and others.

Fascinating to notice … a few of these actors have already dedicated to being obtainable in court docket if Alec ought to come to name on them — together with Mickey … who tells us he is sport to testify.

Mickey tells TMZ … “Whatever Alec needs I’ll be there 100%. The armorer is 100% responsible for any gun handed to an actor. Especially, to an actor who didn’t have experience with guns.”

Rourke provides … no person from Alec’s authorized staff has reached out to him but.

As we reported … Alec pled not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter cost in January … over two years after he held the prop gun that went off and killed Halyna throughout a “Rust” rehearsal. Director Joel Souza was additionally injured on the time.

The armorer on set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was simply convicted of involuntary manslaughter herself — and whereas some really feel that does not bode nicely for AB … others disagree, arguing it solely cements that the individual answerable for weapons on set was discovered criminally liable.