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At 74, Bill Murray admits he’s“done some damage”in his life, which is why he’s drawn to playing complicated, flawed characters. He’s always gravitated toward roles that show the messy, imperfect side of life, because, well, he gets it.
The past few years haven’t been a walk in the park for the actor, but he’s now opening up more than ever, giving the fans a peek into what goes on in his mind when picking roles.
Bill Murray plays messed-up characters as penance!
Bill Murraymade a surprise appearance at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend, and the actor surprisingly opened up and shared more about himself. Apart from a few indie films like the 2024 crime comedyRiff RaffandThe Friend, the A-lister has been keeping a lower profile on the screens.
During an exclusive discussion, Elvis Mitchell ofVarietyasked Murray about his recurring roles as characters who possess a certain charm but are acutely aware of how it can be destructive.
He referenced his roles inRiff Raff, where he plays a reformed criminal whose past catches up with him, andThe Friend, where he portrays a writer who ends his life, leaving his mentee to care for his dog.
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While avoiding direct comparisons to his personal life, Murray suggested he can relate to these characters, men who hide their flaws behind a charming exterior. He explained,
It’s always interesting when you’re playing a guy who has done some damage. I’ve done some damage, It’s sort of a penance to play them; to show that you’re accepting responsibility for it. It’s certainly always unconscious damage you’re doing, but you are responsible for the damage you’re doing
The actor also confessed he hasn’t been actively hunting for new roles lately, but some of his recent projects, like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, have sparked fresh excitement for the movie world. Therefore, it looks like fans might be seeing a lot more of Bill Murray soon!
Discussing all of Bill Murray’s controversies over the years!
Bill Murray, although a huge star, his career took a major hit in April 2022 when production onBeing Mortalwas abruptly shut down due to complaints about his inappropriate behavior toward a young female assistant.
The film, however, never resumed filming, leaving its future in limbo. Though this wasn’t addressed during the Sundance discussion, many might speculate it is these incidents he was referring to while speaking of “damages.”
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But that wasn’t the first time Murray found himself at the center ofon-set controversy. Back in 2000,Charlie’s Angelsstar Lucy Liu reportedly confronted him for“hurling insults”at her after discovering that a scene had been rewritten without his input. Liu later described the incident as an unprofessional outburst that she refused to tolerate.
Years earlier, Geena Davis alleged that Murray harassed her while they were working on the 1990 crime comedyQuick Change. According to Davis, he insisted on using a massage device on her in a hotel room despite her discomfort. Later, during filming, he berated her in front of the cast and crew.
Thus, although he is a celebrated legend, these incidents tanked Murray’s reputation over the years.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
