Hollywood legend Bill Murray continues to surprise fans with his spontaneous public appearances.
In a recent Instagram post, the famed actor, 74, was spotted enjoying a casual outing at a neighborhood eatery, much to the excitement of the establishment’s staff and fellow patrons.
“The man the myth the legend thanks for the visit @bmurrayofficial,” the upload, shared on Saturday, May 24 by the official account of Defonte’s Sandwich Shop located in Brooklyn, New York, was captioned.
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The candid moment quickly went viral, with many fans on social media referencing Murray’s iconic role as Dr. Peter Venkman from the Ghostbusters franchise in the comment section.
“Epic! 🤩,” one raved, while someone else joked, “This guy had a hand in saving our city from a demonic attack back in 1984 . So jealous you met Dr Peter Vakmen [sic].”
“The Groundhog Day Legend in da Flesh!! 😎,” a third added, mentioning the 1993-released rom-com starring the notable actor along with Andie MacDowell and Chris Elliott.
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Meanwhile, others were simply starstruck, begging for specifics on the unexpected encounter. “We need the deets – what did he order?!” one asked, with another imploring, “How was it meeting Mr Bill Murray? What sandwich did he gets?”
Known for his unpredictable yet approachable and endearing interactions with the public, Murray has a history of random run-ins with fans in everyday settings. From crashing an ice cream social held in his honor to dropping by local restaurants or even reading poetry to construction workers, his appearances have become one way his supporters have loved to connect with him as he continues to capture audiences—both on-screen, via social media, and in real life—after all these years.
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Iconic ‘Ghostbusters’ Actor, 74, Spotted on Casual Sandwich Shop Outing in ‘Epic’ Moment first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
