Bill Murray spoke at the Governor’s Awards on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Murray admitted that his behavior on the set led to a complaint from a woman and the termination of filming of his latest film. Chris Pizzello / Associated Press
Bill Murray admitted on Saturday that his behavior on the set led to a complaint from a woman and the termination of filming of his latest film.
The actor and comedian, in his first comments about the suspension of to be mortal described the incident as a “difference of opinion”, but declined to give details of what happened or who was involved.
“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, so they stopped production.
Murray said he and the unnamed woman were talking and “trying to make peace with each other.” He did not say when or whether production would resume and whether he would continue to star in the film.
“We’re both professionals,” Murray said of the woman. “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 71-year-old Ghostbusters and Caddyshack the comedian suggests that the changing nature of what is considered appropriate humor is a factor.
“It was a great education for me,” he said. “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. “
Murray added: “I think this is a sad dog who can’t learn more. I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of that.
Searchlight Pictures confirmed that the proceedings were suspended, but so far declined to give details, citing the ongoing investigation. The entertainment website Deadline reports that the lawsuit against Murray was filed earlier this month and the proceedings were suspended last week.
Being Mortal stars Murray, Seth Rogen and Aziz Ansari, the film’s screenwriter, director and producer.
Production began in Los Angeles in March, and the film was set to hit theaters next year. The film is based on the non-fiction book of surgeon and author Dr. Atul Gavande from 2014 on end-of-life care, Being mortal: medicine and what matters in the end.
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