Bill Murray, in a rare interview at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, said he finds 'penance' in the roles he takes on, 'to show accepting responsibility for' his own past behavior. 'I know I’ve done some damage,

Bill Murray concedes he hasn’t been proactive about finding work as an actor. The “Groundhog Day” and “Lost in Translation” star has appeared in mainly independent films, such as 2024’s ensemble crime comedy “Riff Raff” and Naomi Watts-led drama “The Friend,” in recent years.

On Sunday, the Riff Raff actor made a surprise appearance at the Sundance Film Festival to reflect on his career in the Elvis Suite presented by Darling&Co. Among his many musings, Murray shared that the roles he finds most rewarding are complicated characters.

Bill Murray has "done some damage" in his life. The 74-year-old actor has revealed that he prefers to play complicated on-screen characters, because he can often relate to their failings. The Hollywood icon said at the Sundance Film Festival: "It’s always interesting when you’re playing a guy who has done some damage.

Bill Murray admitted he finds fulfillment in portraying flawed characters who have caused harm, hinting at parallels with his own life

Bill Murray appeared to confess to acting inappropriately on the sets of his projects during Sunday’s surprise appearance at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The famous actor gave a rare comment explaining that he finds “penance” in the roles that he takes on,