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Bill Murray in Heated Exchange With Fan at Cinema
Veteran Hollywood actor Bill Murray was recently involved in a tense encounter with a fan during a cinema visit, captured on video. The footage shows the Ghostbusters star, aged 74, confronting an unidentified individual and warning him about stepping on his foot. The incident, which occurred on March 27th, quickly gained traction online, going viral on TikTok and sparking debate among viewers about celebrity interactions with the public. The video depicts Bill Murray in a verbal clash, pointing his finger and expressing anger.
Details of the Cinema Confrontation
In the video, the unidentified man is seen raising his hands in a gesture of apology to Murray. The actor responds, stating, “If you attack me like that, I’ll step on your foot.” He then moves towards the man before a security personnel intervenes, placing a hand on Murray’s back to guide him away. However, before departing, Murray turns back, accusing the fan of “physical assault” and firmly stating, “Don’t do it. That’s a physical assault you’ve just made.”
Murray further cautioned the fan, saying, “Don’t do it again. You’re not big enough to do that.” The incident took place while Bill Murray was attending a Q&A session to promote his latest film, The Friend.
Video Footage Emerges Online
The video footage does not clarify the fan’s initial actions, but he is seen holding a mobile phone and offering apologies to the actor as Murray walks towards an escalator. As Murray attempts to step onto the escalator, security promptly redirects him. The video has since amassed over 1.9 million views on TikTok. Anton Gerasimenko, the TikTok user who filmed the clip, told Storyful that the incident began because Murray declined to take photographs or sign autographs for fans prior to the Q&A.
According to Gerasimenko, “One fan ignored the refusal and tried to take a photo with Bill in the background. The first attempt failed, and inside the theatre the fan tried again, accidentally bumping into Bill.”
Fan Reactions and Public Response
Following the circulation of the video, fans have expressed varied opinions. Some have voiced support for the Hollywood icon. One social media user posted a message backing Murray’s actions, stating: “Good for him!!! Sometimes people want to act like celebrities owe them because we are the fans but it’s not like that and I applaud Bill Murray for standing his ground and telling him to back off.”
Conversely, others argued against Murray’s reaction. Another online commentator suggested: “It appears to be an accident; the guy wasn’t even looking at him. Bill Murray might have thought it was intentional, but he should see this video. An accident isn’t an assault.”
Request for Official Comment
Media outlets have reportedly reached out to Murray’s representatives for an official statement regarding the cinema incident, but as of now, no public comment has been issued.
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