Bill Murray admitted that his behavior on the set of his new film caused a woman to complain and stop filming.
The 71-year-old actor said that the filming of Being Mortal was stopped due to “differences of opinion” on the set, but did not provide more details about what happened.
“I did something I thought was ridiculous and it wasn’t perceived that way,” he told CNBC in an interview with Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders’ meeting.
“The film studio wanted to do the right thing, so they wanted to check everything, investigate it, and so they stopped production.”
Murray added that he had talked to the unnamed woman about this and was “trying to make peace”, but did not specify when or whether the proceedings would resume.
He said: “We are both professionals. We like each other’s work. We like each other, I think, and if you can’t really understand and trust each other, there’s no point in continuing to work together or make a film. “
The actor, best known for his roles in Ghostbusters and Caddyshack, also acknowledged that the changing nature of what is considered appropriate humor is a factor.
He said: “It was quite an education for me. The world is different from when I was little.
“What I always thought was funny as a child is not necessarily the same as what is funny now. Things are changing and times are changing, so it’s important for me to understand that.
“I think it’s a sad dog that can’t learn anymore. I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of that.”
Searchlight Pictures confirmed that production was suspended, but did not provide additional information.
The role of Being Mortal was to star Murray, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Aziz Ansari – who are also the screenwriter, director and producer of the film.
Production began in Los Angeles in March, and the film was set to hit theaters next year.
The film is based on Dr. Atul Gawande’s 2014 non-fiction book on end-of-life care, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters Ultimately, by the surgeon and author.
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