Details of the Incident

On March 27, an encounter with an overly persistent fan escalated when Murray, who was at the theater for a Q&A session associated with his new film, reacted strongly. Video footage shows the actor abruptly halting his movement and addressing the fan directly.

In the clip, Murray asserts, “If you attack me like that again, I’ll step on your foot. Don’t do it. That’s a physical assault.” Following his comments, a security guard intervened to escort Murray away, while the fan expressed apologies.

Murray continued to insist, “Don’t do it again. You’re not big enough to do that,” highlighting the delicate balance between celebrity privacy and fan interactions.

Context of the Event

The altercation took place as Murray was attending a premiere-related Q&A for his upcoming film, The Friend. Eyewitness Anton Gerasimenko, who recorded the interaction, noted that Murray had previously declined requests for photographs and autographs, which may have contributed to the fan’s insistence on capturing a moment with the actor.

According to Gerasimenko, a failed initial attempt to photograph Murray was followed by a second attempt inside the theater, during which the fan unintentionally made contact with him.

About ‘The Friend’

The Friend features a star-studded cast that includes Naomi Watts, Constance Wu, Sarah Pidgeon, and Carla Gugino. The film is an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s 2018 National Book Award-winning novel, focusing on themes of grief and companionship.

In the film, Watts plays Iris, a New York author who inherits Apollo, a Great Dane belonging to her late mentor, portrayed by Murray. The story explores their evolving relationship amidst the challenges of shared living and personal loss.

The film is set to hit theaters on April 4.