The actor said he finds "penance" in the roles he takes on, "to show accepting responsibility for" his own past behavior

On Sunday, the Riff Raff actor made a surprise appearance at the Sundance Film Festival to reflect on his career in the Elvis Suite presented by Darling&Co. Among his many musings, Murray shared that the roles he finds most rewarding are complicated characters.

Speaking at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, the 74-year-old talked about his characters in upcoming movies, The Friend and Riff Raff, who Variety has described as "leading lives of enormous charm" while also being "aware of how poisonous their charm can be.

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Bill Murray and Pete Davidson are famed gangsters in the official trailer for the crime comedy Riff Raff. The film, which is being released by Grindstone Entertainment Group and Roadside Attractions,