Gene Hackman, The Royal Tenenbaums and Bill Murray

Bill Murray says Gene Hackman was ‘really rough on’ Wes Anderson in The Royal Tenenbaums
Bill Murray has remembered the late Gene Hackman as being a great but “difficult” actor who was “really rough” on The Royal Tenenbaums director Wes Anderson. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Why The Royal Tenenbaums Is Now The Perfect Gene Hackman Swansong
It wasn't his final role, but Hackman's turn in Wes Anderson's family drama is the perfect summation of his talents, writes Empire's John Nugent.
Bill Murray recalls working with ‘tough nut’ Gene Hackman on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’: He was ‘really difficult’
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.
Gene Hackman Was Scoundrel Perfection
So, when The Royal Tenenbaums came out in 2001 it was deep calling to deep. What was more: Gene Hackman's Royal became my very own proprietary scoundrel, as everyone else in my family considered him to be Zero Mostel-lite and never fully adopted him. But God, they were wrong. He was simply a newer, more suave model: scoundrel perfection.
Bill Murray Remembers Working With ‘Brilliant’ but ‘Tough’ Gene Hackman on ‘Royal Tenenbaums’
Bill Murray remembered Gene Hackman's brilliant acting, but tough attitude when they worked together on 'The .'
Gene Hackman’s 12 Greatest Performances: ‘The French Connection,’ ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,’ and More
One of the first major film stars to break out in the 1970s, Gene Hackman was the epitome of New Hollywood. An actor with livewire intensity, he had a grit and brusqueness that few others could ever match,
How To Stream Gene Hackman’s Best Movies: From ‘Bonnie And Clyde’ To ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’
Gene Hackman was a singular performer whose work has been widely celebrated in the industry. But his prolific career has only been highlighted by his shocking death, which shines a light on the several classic and formative films Hackman starred in throughout his decades-long career.
Bill Murray Remembers Gene Hackman As A "Tough Nut" Who Gave Wes Anderson A "Really Rough" Time On ‘The Royal Tenenbaums'
Bill Murray has paid an honest tribute to Gene Hackman. Murray described Hackman as one of the greats of the acting ...
Bill Murray remembers Gene Hackman treating Wes Anderson like some "punk kid"
Of course, “the performance he gave was brilliant,” Murray adds, theorizing that Hackman had to know the juice was worth the squeeze after seeing the film. “When you see the movie, it’s a real piece ...
‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and More
The cast of The Royal Tenenbaums remains one of Hollywood's most iconic onscreen families. Wes Anderson’s 2001 film follows ...
Bill Murray Recalls ‘Tough Nut' Gene Hackman Being ‘Really Rough' on Wes Anderson on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums' Set: ‘I Sympathize' Because ‘To Him, Wes Wa…
Bill Murray delivered an honest remembrance of his “The Royal Tenenbaums” co-star Gene Hackman on Thursday, calling him a ...
Bill Murray Lovingly Remembers Gene Hackman as ‘A Little Irritable’ but ‘Great’ While Filming ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ | Video
Wes Anderson makes great movies and so does Gene Hackman," the actor tells Drew Barrymore. "You're going to get a good movie.” ...
The Best Wes Anderson Movies, Definitively Ranked
His visual signature is so distinct it's practically a genre unto itself, but—sorry, TikTokers— Anderson's work is about more ...
Bill Murray Remembers ‘Tough Nut’ Gene Hackman Being ‘Difficult’ on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ Set
Bill Murray has a lot to say about the late Gene Hackman — and it’s not all positive. “He was a tough nut, Gene Hackman. But ...
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Gene Hackman dead for NINE days when found
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their New ...