Bill Murray Says Not Working With Clint Eastwood Is “One of the Few Regrets I Have”

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Bill Murray has his “What if” moments.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but share my fascination with Bill Murray’s recent reminiscence on The Howard Stern Show. He spoke about one role he deeply regretted not getting a chance to play. “Ever seen a movie and thought ‘I wish I could act alongside this person?'” Stern inquired, to which Murray responded, “Back then, I was engrossed in Clint Eastwood‘s films like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot or whatever he was producing at the time. I imagined his sidekick getting killed, but having an outstanding death scene. I thought to myself, ‘I simply must reach out to this man.’

Later on, the actor unexpectedly reached out to Eastwood, and Eastwood inquired, “Might you be interested in another service-themed comedy given your recent work,” as Murray had just finished filming the movie titled “Stripes.

Despite harboring concerns about being pigeonholed, Murray mused privately, “Am I destined to be just like Abbott and Costello if I make military films?” Given these doubts, he chose to decline the opportunity.

He expressed his regret, saying, “One of my few regrets is that I didn’t take advantage of the opportunity because it was on a grand scale.” The actor from ‘Groundhog Day’ mentioned this, explaining how he had access to bats used during World War II. He could have created a fleet and there were some exciting possibilities related to it.

The ‘Groundhog Day’ actor shared his regret about not seizing an opportunity because it was a large-scale project. He spoke of having access to bats used in World War II, and he could have built a fleet and taken advantage of some cool possibilities.

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The film was most likely 1986’s Heartbreak Ridge, which starred Eastwood, who also directed.

Murray further pointed out that when he meets Eastwood, he’ll continue to express his regret for not being a part of the film. However, he believes that the esteemed Academy Award-winning director has undoubtedly moved past this matter.

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2025-03-30 01:24