The news came last night about the upcoming Searchlight Productions movie being deadly Production stopped and filming stopped. The exact nature of the reason for closing the movie wasn’t clear with news that a specific complaint was being investigated, now Limit He brings the news that the complaint was one against star and comedian Bill Murray. Although the trade does not have specific details about what happened or the nature of the complaint, they reported that it was due to “inappropriate behaviour”. Searchlight will not comment on this matter as the investigation continues, but it is unclear what happened and what Murray’s involvement will go forward.
Last night, there was vague news that filming had stopped for the movie, which stars comedian Aziz Ansari, who is writing, directing and producing the movie. Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer are also linked to the film’s cast. The only other details the trade has provided in connection with the complaint is that Ansari, himself the previous subject of the controversial allegations, was not involved in the complaint and that he is still talking with the studio about the film’s next steps. Being Mortal is already scheduled for 2023, it’s unclear when production can resume and whether that will affect the release.
In the letter to the cast and crew announcing the suspension, Searchlight wrote: “Late last week, we became aware of a complaint, and immediately considered it. After reviewing the circumstances, it was decided that production could not continue at this time. We are truly grateful to you all for all What you have given on this project. We hope to resume production and work with Aziz and Yuri to find out the timing. Production will be in touch with you to share details about the wrap, and we’ll let you know as soon as we have more information to share.”
Based on the book of Atul Gawande, Being Dead: Medicine and What Matters in the End is a non-fiction title that explores end-of-life care and hospice care. It is unclear how the book was adapted into a feature film but the film was slated for a pre-release in 2023. The sudden stop in filming also makes its release plans uncertain as well. The book was previously adapted into an episode of PBS Frontline for which it was nominated for an Emmy Award.
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