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Aziz Ansari talks about allegations of misconduct in 2022 Against Bill Murray This led to the cancellation of his film Mortal.
During an interview Hollywood Reporter, Ansari, 42, shared Murray, 74,’s reaction to the claim and the film’s indefinite suspension.
“He was destroyed,” the alumni said. “He couldn’t believe it happened. I think the movie means a lot to him.”
Aziz Ansari recalls that Bill Murray was declared to shut down the work of “mortals” against his misconduct. (Matthias Nareyek/Wireimage; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
In April 2022, the searchlight picture was turned off and produced”It’s a mortal“Murray’s “misconduct” was accused after a young female employee filed a complaint.
“Mortal” suspends production after complaint against Bill Murray
Murray and the anonymous woman later reached a $100,000 settlement in October 2022. puck.
Puck reported that staff accused Murray of stepping over a device’s prop bed and kissing her on the mask she wore under the Covid-19 protocol. The store also said another staffer filed a complaint after witnessing the incident.
Murray reportedly settled with unnamed employees for more than $100,000. (Giuseppe Maffia/Nurphoto)
The studio put the film on hold after Searchlight’s parent company Disney investigated the claim. “It’s a Mortal” will mark the director’s debut, and also star in Seth Rogen And Keke Palmer.
During an interview The New York Times In April, Murray revealed the incident, revealing that the experience still haunts him.
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Murray admits: “I wouldn’t walk too many days or weeks without thinking that ‘is the case of mortals.”
The Ghostbusters star said he was “trying to achieve peace” but felt that he “ultimately came to my mind to barbecue.”
“Mortal” was originally the “director” of Ansari. (Greg Doherty/Lionsgate Getty image)
Murray told the media that his plaintiff was someone I worked with, adding that they had lunch together on different days of the week.
actor Recalling the incident occurred during a colleague’s pandemic, when all actors and staff were required to wear masks.
“We’re all stuck in this room and listening to this crazy scene,” he said. “I don’t know what prompted me to do that.”
“This is something I used to do to others, and I think it’s funny, and every time it happens, it’s funny.” “I’m wearing a mask, I give her a kiss, she’s wearing a mask. It’s not like I touch her, but it’s just that I give her a kiss through a mask. She’s not a stranger.”
Murray opened up about the incident in April. (Laurent Koffel/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
Murray, reflecting on whether he learned something from his experience, Murray told the New York Times, “I think so.”
“You can teach old dogs new tricks,” he continued. “But it’s really disappointing because I thought I knew someone and I didn’t. I certainly thought it was light. I found it very interesting. It’s still fun to me, and the idea of giving someone a kiss with a mask. It’s still stupid.”
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Facing Ansari Allegations of sexual misconduct in 2018, Tell the Hollywood Reporter that he still hopes to end “mortality” with Murray. He recalls that the film was made about three-quarters. The “No Master” star recalls the allegations and pauses that were flooded with news after making headlines.
“Everyone was texting me, ‘Oh, Aziz, I’m sorry.’” Ansari recalled. “And I said, ‘Oh my god, I can’t live in this painful moment.'”
At the time, Ansari completed a rough draft of the script for the upcoming comedy Good Fortune. He told the Hollywood Reporter that he contacted Rogen to see if the “Rare” star is interested in participating in the project.
“I called Seth,” he recalled. “I said, ‘Hey, I know you should be shooting for mortals, so you’re free today. It’s a ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
After the production of “Mortal” production, Ansari hired Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer for the next project. (Reuters)
In addition to Rogen, Ansari also invited former “mortal” actress Palmer to “good luck”. Other members of the actor include Keanu Reeves, Sandra Oh and Ansari himself.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the comedy comes after an avid gig worker (Ansari) meets his guardian angel Gabriel (Reeves) in Danny’s parking lot.
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Gabriel helped Ansari’s character exchange with his wealthy employer, Jeff (Rogen), to show that his money cannot buy happiness. The plan goes wrong when Ansari’s character decides that he loves Jeff’s life, and Gabriel loses his wings due to a failed experiment.
“Good Luck,” now the starring Ansari debuts, will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, before opening in the theater on October 17.
