Bill Murray is at the center of an ongoing investigation after allegations of “inappropriate behavior” forced the suspension of his upcoming film “Being Mortal” Monday.
A complaint filed last week led to a halt in production and Searchlight Studios gave official notice of the movie’s suspension to all associated cast and crew members of the film.
Seth Rogen was to co-star alongside Bill Murray in “Being Mortal,” and comedian Aziz Ansari who wrote the script, was set to make his directorial debut, as well as star in the film.
Details of Murray’s alleged “inappropriate behavior” are unclear as is Murray’s future involvement in the movie.
The 71-year-old “Saturday Night Live” alum has faced allegations of misconduct in the past, including a complaint by actress Lucy Liu about “unacceptable” comments he made during the filming of “Charlie’s Angels.”
In addition, Murray had a physical altercation with Chevy Chase in 1978, as well as an ashtray-throwing incident between Murray and actor Richard Dreyfuss while filming “What About Bob.” Dreyfuss has since described Murray as a “drunken bully.”
Principal photography for “Being Mortal” had begun on March 28, and the film was originally scheduled for release in 2023.
Representatives from Searchlight Studios have been unable to provide further details as the investigation remains ongoing.
