Ghostbusters star Bill Murray has opened up about what attracts him to playing troubled characters in his films.

Murray, who revealed he doesn’t have an agent anymore, is at the festival promoting his upcoming indy flicks “The Friend” and “Riff Raff.” When asked about playing characters who “lead lives of enormous charm” and being “aware of how poisonous their charm can be,” Murray didn’t hold back.

Murray may be shooting for an outta nowhere Cinderella story here.

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

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 just a few independent films, such as 2024’s ensemble crime comedy “Riff Raff” and Naomi Watts-led drama “The Friend,

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,