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Geena Davis Reveals Bill Murray’s Misconduct During Quick Change Filming

Geena Davis has shared details about her unsettling experience while working with Bill Murray on the set of the 1990 movie Quick Change.

In her recent memoir titled Dying of Politeness, the Academy Award-winning actress disclosed that Murray insisted on using a massage device named The Thumper on her, despite her initial refusal during their first encounter in a hotel suite, as reported by The Times.

Davis recounted an incident during filming where she was waiting for wardrobe when Murray began shouting at her for being tardy.

The actor allegedly continued to raise his voice, following her from her trailer to the set, in front of a sizable audience comprising cast, crew, and bystanders.

Reflecting on the situation, Davis expressed, “That moment was distressing.

The way he conducted himself during our initial meeting… I should have left or firmly stood up for myself, which might have altered the outcome of landing the role.”

Davis portrayed Murray’s girlfriend, Phyllis Potter, in the crime drama, alongside Randy Quaid, Jason Robards, and Stanley Tucci.

Apart from his leading role, Murray also took on responsibilities as a co-director and producer for the film.

“I could have avoided such treatment if I had known how to respond or handle it during the audition process,” she added.

“However, I tended to avoid confrontation that I couldn’t bring myself to…”

The actress noted her regret in attributing blame to her younger self for the incidents, emphasizing that it was Murray who engaged in inappropriate conduct.

“There’s no value in dwelling on regret, yet here I was, feeling remorseful,” she explained.

“Indeed, it was not my fault.”

EW attempted to reach out to Murray’s legal representative for comment but received no immediate response.

This is not the first instance where Murray has faced accusations of misconduct on set.

Earlier in April, production for his film Being Mortal was halted by Searchlight Pictures following an alleged incident involving another cast member.

The project, helmed by Aziz Ansari as writer, director, and producer, remains on hold.

Speaking to CNBC in April, Murray acknowledged, “I made a misjudgment thinking something was humorous when it wasn’t perceived that way.”

He further mentioned, “In light of this, the studio took appropriate action to investigate the matter, resulting in the pause of production.”

Dying of Politeness is currently available through HarperOne.

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