# In 2003, Bill Murray made the most embarrassing mistake of his career. Three years later, he did it again

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-2003-bill-murray-made-the-most-embarrassing-mistake-of-his-career-three-years-later-he-did-it-again/
- Published: 2026-10-29T22:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T01:05:01+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/bill-murray-made-most-embarrassing-mistake-career-three-years-later-did-it-again/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Murray voiced Garfield in films released in 2004 and 2006.
- He reportedly mistook Joel Cohen for Joel Coen when reading the first script.
- The sequel fared worse with critics and received two Razzie nominations.

## Summary

Bill Murray voiced Garfield in two live-action and animated films, despite later apologising for the first. The story presents the sequel as a repeat of a casting mistake that had already drawn heavy criticism.

Murray reportedly agreed to the 2003 film after mistaking screenwriter Joel Cohen for filmmaker Joel Coen. He was reportedly paid $6 million; the 2006 sequel, *A Tale of Two Kitties*, earned less at cinemas, received even worse reviews and gained two Razzie nominations.

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