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,” in recent years.

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 used to be a staple of Hollywood between the late '70s through to the '90s. He has a slew of fun vintage Murray movie quotes and was one of many SNL stars who made a great return to the late night series.

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.