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Ryan Reynolds humorously recounted his desperate attempts to contact Bill Murray for a documentary about John Candy, including leaving 40 messages and even hurling an F-bomb at his wife Blake Lively during a call, ultimately succeeding after a video message involving his children.
Ryan Reynolds revealed how he convinced elusive actor Bill Murray to appear in the documentary about John Candy, involving a humorous plea with his toddler son, leading Murray to participate and share emotional memories of Candy. The film, directed by Colin Hanks, premieres on Prime Video on October 10.
Aziz Ansari is hopeful to complete his directorial debut 'Good Fortune' with Bill Murray, despite Murray's misconduct allegations and the suspension of their previous project 'Being Mortal.' Both men have expressed regret and a desire to move forward, with Ansari reflecting on his own past controversies and Murray discussing his feelings about the investigation and its impact on his career.
Margaret Qualley revealed on The Tonight Show that she tried to play matchmaker for her mom, Andie MacDowell, by connecting her with Bill Murray, with whom she shared a humorous history from filming Groundhog Day, both currently living in Charleston.
Bill Murray defends "Saturday Night Live," asserting that the current show is just as funny as its original version, despite some fans' criticisms. On the "New Heights" podcast, Murray expressed interest in hosting the show again for its 50th anniversary. He praised Ray Charles as the best host ever, recalling his impressive performances. "SNL" has faced recent controversies, including jokes about Donald Trump and a last-minute appearance by Kamala Harris, affecting its viewership.
Bill Murray expressed his desire to host 'Saturday Night Live' again as the show celebrates its 50th season. Defending the current creative team against criticism, Murray praised the quality of the show's recent content. Having been a cast member from 1977 to 1980 and hosted five times, Murray hopes to return for another hosting stint, potentially marking his last. His comments follow the announcement of former cast members Chris Rock and Martin Short hosting upcoming episodes.
Bill Murray defended the current cast of "Saturday Night Live" against critics who claim the show has become "lousy," asserting that the current performances are as good as ever. Murray, a former "SNL" cast member, expressed his desire to host the show again for its 50th anniversary. He praised Ray Charles as the best host he's ever seen, recalling Charles' exceptional performance on the show in 1977.
Bill Murray revealed that Ray Charles was the most impressive Saturday Night Live host he ever worked with, praising Charles' performance during his 1977 hosting stint as unparalleled. Murray, who was an SNL cast member from 1977 to 1980, expressed feeling unworthy to share the stage with Charles. He also defended the current SNL cast, stating they are as talented as the original members, and hinted at his desire to host an episode for the show's 50th season.
Bill Murray revealed that Ray Charles was the most impressive Saturday Night Live host he ever worked with, praising Charles's flawless performance and musical talent during his 1977 hosting stint. Murray, a former SNL cast member, expressed feeling unworthy to share the stage with Charles. He also defended the current SNL cast, stating they are as talented as the original members. Murray hinted at a possible return to host SNL for its 50th season, despite joking about the challenges of getting through security now.
The world premiere of "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" took place in New York, with stars from both the original and rebooted casts in attendance. The movie, set to hit theaters on March 22, sees the Spengler family teaming up with the original Ghostbusters to combat an army of ghosts threatening to plunge the world into a second Ice Age. The event featured appearances by Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and others, along with the film's director and writer.
The city of Chicago officially declared February 2 as Harold Ramis Day, honoring the late director of the 1993 film "Groundhog Day." The cast of the movie, including Bill Murray, reunited to celebrate the holiday and the filmmaker, reminiscing about their time working together. Ramis, a Chicago native, received recognition for his work on the classic film, which was famously shot in the suburb of Woodstock. The event also paid tribute to Ramis's extensive career in filmmaking and comedy, with notable contributions to iconic movies such as "Ghostbusters" and "Caddyshack."
Bill Murray and other original Ghostbusters return in the upcoming "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," set to be released on March 22. The sequel features the Big Apple covered in ice after an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, requiring both old and new Ghostbusters to join forces to save the world from a second Ice Age. The movie also stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, and others, and is directed by Gil Kenan, with Jason Reitman as the scriptwriter.
Actor Bill Murray, 72, and singer Kelis, 44, have ended their two-month summer romance. The breakup was reportedly initiated by Kelis, who felt that things had run their course. Despite the split, they remain fond of each other and plan to remain friends. The romance began after the death of Kelis' second husband, and the couple bonded over their shared grief. Bill Murray had recently lost his ex-wife as well.
Bill Murray's role in Wes Anderson's film "Asteroid City" was revealed to be that of an actor playing a fictional industrial executive in a role that was cut from the finished production. Murray, who contracted COVID-19 before shooting his scenes, was replaced by Steve Carell. The departure had led to speculation that Murray was removed due to misconduct allegations, but he later addressed the incident as a "difference of opinion" with a female crewmember. Murray, Anderson, and star Jason Schwartzman shot a promo for the film after production wrapped, which can be viewed on The New Yorker website. "Asteroid City" is currently in theaters and will be available on VOD later in July.
Wes Anderson is known for repeatedly casting a short list of actors, including Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and the Wilson brothers. Anderson's newest film, "Asteroid City," features a star-studded cast of Anderson first-timers, but is missing Murray due to COVID-19. Anderson and Murray have collaborated on 10 films together and have a mutual admiration for each other. Anderson provided Schwartzman with his film debut and has continually written him into his scripts. Anderson's first movie, "Bottle Rocket," was inspired by a feud between Anderson and Wilson's landlord, which evolved into his first feature film.