Bill Murray recently discussed the events that unfolded during the filming of “Being Mortal,” Aziz Ansari’s first directorial project, which halted production due to allegations of inappropriate behavior by the popular comedian.
During an interview with The New York Times concerning his latest film “The Friend,” Murray addressed the similarities between him and his character Walter, who have both faced allegations of unsuitable behavior. When prompted about reminiscing on the “Being Mortal” controversy, Murray admitted, “I seldom go a few days or weeks without reflecting on what transpired.
During the Covid pandemic, we were all in one room, wearing masks and listening to an unusual situation, as Murray described. I can’t quite explain why I did it, but it was something I had done before, finding it amusing each time it happened. While masked, I leaned in and gave her a kiss through the mask, not physically touching her, but still surprising. And she wasn’t an acquaintance.
Murray confessed that the incident continues to trouble him because, in quick succession, “Being Mortal” was terminated by the “Human Rights” or “HR” division of The Walt Disney Company, which he characterized as “more aggressive than certain international entities.
Murray continued by stating that there were prior issues and complications, which he found surprising as there had been no discussion or preparation about them beforehand. He expressed confusion, saying, “How could anyone have known about such things if there was no conversation or planning? There was no attempt at reconciliation, nothing. Instead, it suddenly went to an arbitrary resolution, a decision I strongly advise against. If anyone ever suggests arbitration, my advice is to avoid it at all costs. It’s not justice.
He added, “However, it turned out to be quite disheartening as I believed I understood this person, but I was mistaken. I assumed the situation would be casual and amusing. To me, even now, the concept of exchanging a kiss with a mask is still comical, and frankly, it remains as foolish as ever.
In ‘The Friend,’ directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel, we follow the story of Iris, a writer residing in New York City. Her tranquil existence of seclusion gets disrupted when she inherits a large dog named Apollo from her recently deceased mentor.
Production of “Being Mortal,” based on Atul Gawande’s 2014 book, was halted indefinitely in April 2022 following an incident on set involving Murray. Unfortunately, the film featuring Murray, Ansari, and Seth Rogen never got completed.
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2025-04-06 03:17