Searchlight Pictures Suspends Production on Aziz Ansari Directorial Feature Debut ‘Being Mortal’

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dog that can’t learn anymore. I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of it.”Searchlight Pictures has confirmed production was suspended but has so far declined to elaborate, citing the ongoing inquiry.

suspended last week due to a complaint about the actor’s behavior, saying the experience has been “quite an education for me.”In a Saturday interview with CNBC, Murray blamed the incident on a “difference of opinion” between himself and a female collaborator on the film. “I did something I thought was funny and it wasn’t taken that way,” he said.“As of now we are talking and we are trying to make peace with each other,” he continued, without naming the woman or identifying her position.

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Actor Bill Murray has spoken for the first time about his role in the production suspension of the film Being Mortal after a complaint was lodged against him.

Bill Murray was seen Tuesday for the first time since "inappropriate behavior" allegations were made against him last week.  The "Saturday Night Live" alum was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport, making his way through security and holding a carry-on bag. Keeping a low profile, the star sported a baseball cap and a large, black face mask.  Searchlight Pictures paused production on "Being Mortal" after a complaint was made about Murray’s behavior on the set.The studio confirmed with Fox News Digital that it is investigating the matter and would not comment on an ongoing investigation.

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, Ansari and his producing partner, Youree Henley, are working with Searchlight to figure out next steps after complaints of inappropriate behavior were made about Murray.ET reached out to Searchlight about the reports, and they stated, «We do not comment on investigations.»Based on surgeon Atul Gawande's 2014 non-fiction book , the movie also stars Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer.

Pressing pause. Bill Murray‘s upcoming film Being Mortal has halted production after a complaint was made about the actor’s behavior.

Bill Murray is being investigated over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour on the set of Being Mortal, according to reports.After production on the film was suspended on Monday (April 18), Deadline reports that the suspension was due to a complaint filed against the actor last week.The details of the allegation are unknown and it’s unclear whether Murray will continue to be involved in the project. The film’s production company Searchlight Pictures told the publication it “does not comment during ongoing investigations”.Cast and crew were told about the suspension in a letter sent out on Wednesday night (April 20), which read (via Deadline): “Late last week, we were made aware of a complaint, and we immediately looked into it.

Searchlight Pictures has paused production on "Being Mortal" after a complaint was made against the film’s star, Bill Murray.  According to Deadline, the studio decided to pause the film on Monday after a complaint of "inappropriate behavior" was made against Murray, 71. The studio confirmed with Fox News Digital that they are currently investigating the matter and do not comment on ongoing investigations.  Bill Murray attends the American Film Institute's 46th Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to George Clooney at Dolby Theatre in June 2018.

Bill Murray’s new movie is on hold because of, well, Bill Murray.

Bill Murray is at the center of a new controversy.

Production on Azaiz Ansari’s directorial debut “Being Mortal” has been suspended, reportedly due to alleged “inappropriate behaviour” by Bill Murray.

Aziz Ansari (“Master of None“) and the Disney-owned Searchlight Pictures recently teamed up for a new medical drama called “Being Mortal” that would be Anzari’s feature film directorial debut. The cast includes himself alongside fellow comedy veterans Bill Murray (“Lost In Translation“) and Seth Rogen (“Pam & Tommy“), however, an issue has been raised behind the scenes, leading to filming being shut down by the studio.