Bill Murray admitted on Saturday that his filming behavior led to a complaint from a woman and the suspension of filming of his latest film. The actor and comedian, in his first comments about his closure Being Mortal, described the incident as a “difference of opinion”, but declined to give details of what happened or who it was. “I did something I thought was funny and it was not perceived that way,” he told CNBC during an interview at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders’ meeting. “The film studio wanted to do the right thing, so they wanted to check everything, investigate it and so they stopped production.” Murray said he and the anonymous woman were discussing it and were “trying to make peace with each other”. He did not say when or if production would resume and whether he would continue to participate in the film. “We are both professionals,” Murray said of the woman. “We like each other’s work. “We like each other, I think, and if you can’t really get along and trust each other, it makes no sense to keep working together or making a movie as well.” The 71-year-old ghost Busters and Caddyshack The comedian suggested that the changing nature of what is considered appropriate humor was a factor. “It was enough training for me,” he said. “People are different than they were when I was little. What I always thought was funny as a toddler 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 he is a sad dog who can no longer learn. “I do not want to be this sad dog and I do not intend to be.” Searchlight Pictures has confirmed that production has been suspended, but has so far declined to give further details, citing ongoing research. Entertainment website Deadline reports that the complaint against Murray was filed earlier this month and production stopped last week. “Being Mortal” stars Murray, Seth Rogen 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. The film is based on the non-fiction book of 2014 by surgeon and author Dr. Atul Gawande for end-of-life care. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in End.
