The actor said he finds "penance" in the roles he takes on, "to show accepting responsibility for" his own past behaviorBill Murray is explaining how he sometimes seeks atonement through the characters he plays.

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,

Speaking at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, the 74-year-old talked about his characters in upcoming movies, The Friend and Riff Raff, who Variety has described as "leading lives of enormous charm" while also being "aware of how poisonous their charm can be.

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,