Bill Murray was «devastated» over the misconduct allegations that led to the cancellation of «Being Mortal,» according to Aziz Ansari.
Aziz Ansari addressed the 2022 misconduct allegations against Bill Murray that led to the cancellation of his film «Being Mortal.»
During an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Ansari, 42, shared how Murray, 74, reacted to the claims and the film’s indefinite suspension.
«He was devastated», the «Parks and Recreation» alum said. «He couldn’t believe it happened. I think this movie meant a lot to him.»
In April 2022, Searchlight Pictures shut down production on «Being Mortal» after a younger female staffer filed a complaint accusing Murray of «inappropriate behavior» on set.
Murray and the anonymous woman later reached a settlement for just over $100,000 in October 2022, according to Puck.
Puck reported that the staffer accused Murray of straddling her near a prop bed on set and kissing her on the mouth through the face masks that both were wearing under COVID-19 protocols. The outlet also said another staffer filed a complaint after witnessing the incident.
After Searchlight’s parent company, Disney, investigated the claims, the studio shelved the movie. «Being Mortal» would have marked Ansari’s directorial debut and also starred Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer.
During an interview with The New York Times in April, Murray opened up about the incident, revealing that the experience still haunts him.
«I don’t go too many days or weeks without thinking of what happened in ‘Being Mortal», Murray admitted.
