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

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

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

Bill Murray is reflecting on his past. The “Ghostbusters” actor, 74, admitted he’s “done some damage” over the years while speaking about the characters he plays at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City,