KEY POINTS

  • Bill Murray was allegedly "touchy" with women on the set of "Being Mortal," a report claims
  • His behavior allegedly made some women "uncomfortable," according to the report
  • Production on the film was suspended Wednesday

Bill Murray was allegedly "touchy" with the women on the set of "Being Mortal" before production on the film was suspended, a report has claimed.

Production for Aziz Ansari's upcoming movie was halted Monday before it was eventually suspended Wednesday amid an investigation into a complaint filed against Murray for alleged "inappropriate behavior."

An unnamed insider claimed to the New York Post's Page Six that the "Ghostbusters" actor allegedly made some women on the set "uncomfortable" due to his behavior.

"He was very hands-on touchy, not in any personal areas, but put an arm around a woman, touched her hair, pulled her ponytail — but always in a comedic way," the source alleged. "It is a fine line and everybody loves Bill, but while his conduct is not illegal, some women felt uncomfortable and he crossed a line."

Another anonymous insider told the outlet that Murray, who is apparently single, "loves women and loves to flirt, he enjoys poetry and romance, he’s always flirting, but it is always couched in comedy. It isn’t clear if he crossed a line."

Searchlight Pictures informed the film's cast and crew of the production's suspension Wednesday, explaining in an email that it was due to an unspecified complaint.

"Late last week, we were made aware of a complaint, and we immediately looked into it. After reviewing the circumstances, it has been decided that production cannot continue at this time," read the letter issued by the studio and obtained by Deadline.

"Our hope is to resume production and are working with Aziz and [producer] Youree [Henley] to figure out that timing. Production will be in touch with you to share details on the wrap, and we will let you know as soon as we have more information to share," the email concluded.

After news of the complaint broke, Ben Dreyfuss claimed on Twitter that the 71-year-old actor "had a meltdown" on the set of his father Richard Dreyfuss' 1991 film "What About Bob?" because "he wanted an extra day off."

Late producer Laura Ziskin reportedly turned down Murray's request. In response, the Golden Globe winner allegedly "ripped off her glasses off her face and my dad complained about his behavior and Bill Murray threw an ashtray at him," Ben claimed.

"Everyone walked off the production and flew back to LA and it only resumed after Disney hired some bodyguards to physically separate my dad and Bill Murray in between takes," Ben further alleged.

The elder Dreyfuss previously addressed the alleged ashtray incident by calling Murray a "drunken bully."

Lucy Liu previously accused Murray of "inexcusable and unacceptable" behavior on the set of 2000's "Charlie's Angels," where she alleged Murray was "hurling insults" at her. The actress said she confronted Murray over his alleged actions and didn't regret standing up for herself.

"Because no matter how low on the totem pole you may be or wherever you came from, there's no need to condescend or to put other people down. And I would not stand down, and nor should I have," she told the Los Angeles Times last year.

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It’s hard to believe that Bill Murray has only been nominated for an Oscar only once in his distinguished career. His nod for the 2004 indie “Lost In Translation” marks the first and last time he was up for the gold statue. Reuters