Comedy legend on alleged misconduct that halted movie production: ‘To me it’s still funny’
- Bill Murray reflected on misconduct allegations that halted the production of 2022's 'Being Mortal,' stating he settled for $100,000 after a kiss through masks for a joke, which he still finds 'funny'.
- Murray mentioned that a female production staffer accused him of inappropriate behavior, describing her feelings of being 'horrified' by his actions, which he claimed was misinterpreted.
- He expressed disappointment over Disney shelving the movie, stating the incident still bothers him and deeply affected the production.
- Murray acknowledged learning from the experience, stating, 'You can teach an old dog new tricks,' while discussing the event on 'The Daily' podcast.
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Bill Murray Talks Being ‘Barbecued’ for Behavior That Got ‘Being Mortal’ Shut Down
The adaptation of Atul Gawande's non-fiction book was set to be the feature directorial debut of Aziz Ansari, but reportedly fell apart due to Murray's inappropriate behavior.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Bill Murray speaks out about ‘Being Mortal’ on-set misconduct allegations: ‘I thought it was funny’
Bill Murray spoke out about being accused of misconduct on the set of 'Being Mortal' in 2022 in a new interview with The New York Times.
·New York, United States
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