Bill Murray, Gene Hackman and Wes Anderson

Gene Hackman Could Be 'Difficult' to Work With and Was 'Really Rough' on 'The Royal Tenenbaums' Director Wes Anderson, Bill Murray Admits
Gene Hackman's immense talent came with both pros and cons. In a new interview conducted shortly after the actor's death, his The Royal Tenenbaums costar Bill Murray admitted the late movie star "was really good" but a "tough nut.
Bill Murray says Gene Hackman was ‘really rough on’ Wes Anderson in The Royal Tenenbaums
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Bill Murray Remembers Gene Hackman As A “Tough Nut” Who Gave Wes Anderson A “Really Rough” Time On ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’
Bill Murray has paid an honest tribute to Gene Hackman. Murray described Hackman as one of the greats of the acting profession after his death was confirmed on Thursday, but said he could be a “tough nut” to work with.
Bill Murray Recalls ‘Tough Nut' Gene Hackman Being ‘Really Rough' on Wes Anderson on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums' Set: ‘I Sympathize' Because ‘To Him, Wes Was Just a Punk Kid'
Bill Murray delivered an honest remembrance of his “The Royal Tenenbaums” co-star Gene Hackman on Thursday, calling him a “brilliant” actor but saying he was a “tough nut” who was “really rough” on director Wes Anderson.
Bill Murray remembers 'brilliant' “Royal Tenenbaums ”costar Gene Hackman: 'I hope you're well wherever you are'
He admitted that the late actor was "a little irritable" during filming but ultimately came around to director Wes Anderson and the movie.
Bill Murray remembers Gene Hackman treating Wes Anderson like some "punk kid"
Of course, “the performance he gave was brilliant,” Murray adds, theorizing that Hackman had to know the juice was worth the squeeze after seeing the film. “When you see the movie, it’s a real piece of work.
Bill Murray recalls working with ‘tough nut’ Gene Hackman on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ after his tragic death
And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy. Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them,” said Bill Murray.
Why The Royal Tenenbaums Is Now The Perfect Gene Hackman Swansong
It wasn't his final role, but Hackman's turn in Wes Anderson's family drama is the perfect summation of his talents, writes Empire's John Nugent.
Bill Murray Remembers Working With ‘Brilliant’ but ‘Tough’ Gene Hackman on ‘Royal Tenenbaums’
Bill Murray remembered Gene Hackman's brilliant acting, but tough attitude when they worked together on 'The Royal Tenenbaums.'
Bill Murray Defends His ‘Really Difficult’ Friend Gene Hackman After Wes Anderson Stories Resurface
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman passed away this week and there has been a truly immense outpouring of love for the great actor. There have also been some
One of Gene Hackman’s Final Roles Was Memorable on and Off Screen
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‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and More
The cast of The Royal Tenenbaums remains one of Hollywood's most iconic onscreen families. Wes Anderson’s 2001 film follows ...
The Best Wes Anderson Movies, Definitively Ranked
His visual signature is so distinct it's practically a genre unto itself, but—sorry, TikTokers— Anderson's work is about more ...