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 seeks redemption through the messed-up characters he plays, making up for the damage he’s done over the years.

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.

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 has admitted he's "done some damage" in his personal life. The Lost in Translation actor has revealed how he sometimes seeks atonement through his movie roles. Speaking at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City,