Bill Murray admits that his behavior led to the cessation of “Being Mortal”

Bill Murray admits that his behavior on the set of “Being Mortal” led to a complaint from a woman

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 To be mortalreported Associated Press.

The actor and comedian broke his silence to stop To be mortaland 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. I think we like each other, 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 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 that can no longer learn. 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.

Deadline reported that the complaint against Murray was filed earlier this month and the proceedings were suspended last week.

The role of Death is played by Murray, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer and Aziz Ansari, who is 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. – AP