Searchlight Pictures has suspended production of Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, Being Mortal. According to Deadline, a complaint of inappropriate behavior was made last week against the film’s star, Bill Murray, and production paused on Monday, April 18. Searchlight Pictures sent out a letter to Being Mortal cast and crew on the night of April 20 to inform them of the decision. “Late last week, we were made aware of a complaint, and we immediately looked into it,†Searchlight wrote. “After reviewing the circumstances, it has been decided that production cannot continue at this time.â€
The complaint did not involve director Aziz Ansari or Seth Rogen — who is also set to star in the movie. Filming of Being Mortal began on March 28 with a tentative 2023 release date. Representatives for Searchlight stated that they could not comment on ongoing investigations.