Bill Murray is defending his late Royal Tenenbaums ... “Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance,” Murray told the AP. “They’re really rough on them, and Gene ...

Bill Murray is speaking out on the death of Gene ... Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them, and Gene was really rough on Wes [Anderson].

Bill Murray recently gave insight into filming ... but he was a tough guy 'cause older great actors do not give young directors much of a chance," Murray continued. ©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy ...

Bill Murray explains why he "wept" during the "SNL50" anniversary special and how seeing late co-stars Gilda Radner and John Belushi hit him so hard.

Gene Hackman was remembered fondly by his former co-star Bill Murray. The late Oscar winner ... Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough ...

Bill Murray has a lot to say about the late Gene ... “Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them, and Gene was really rough on Wes ...

Bill Murray remembered Gene Hackman’s brilliant ... Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them, and Gene was really rough on Wes.

Bill Murray has paid an honest tribute to Gene Hackman ... but he was a tough guy because older great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on ’em ...