Wes Anderson is well-known for his list of frequent prominent stars, and Adrien Brody has collaborated with the director on five occasions since 2007.

One of modern cinema's most inimitable filmmakers, Anderson is renowned for his frequent collaborations with several prominent Hollywood big-hitters.

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.

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.

"Gene's made some of the greatest American movies. So he was a little irritable" working on 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' Murray recalled of the late Hackman

Murray remembered wincing as he witnessed the scene, thinking to himself, “Oh, God. … No wonder this guy wants to throttle people.”

Following news of Gene Hackman's mysterious death, 'The Royal Tenenbaums' co-star Bill Murray has said the actor was "really rough" on director Wes Anderson.

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 is defending his late Royal Tenenbaums co-star Gene Hackman from the film’s “punk” director Wes Anderson.

Bill Murray remembered Gene Hackman's brilliant acting, but tough attitude when they worked together on 'The .'

From Wes Anderson to '90s indie female filmmakers, here are the best New York and Los Angeles repertory screenings during March 2025.