Just like Tom Hanks, Bill Murray is another actor seemingly adored by all. With good reason, too! He adds a flair to his films that is just so uniquely him - that Bill Murray factor simply can't be replicated. Some might think that Garfield was a weird choice for Murray, particularly straight after winning a Golden Globe for the film Lost in Translation. But there is a little story behind it.
As it turns out, Murray thought the director of Garfield was Joel Coen of the Coen Brothers, who has written and directed many critically acclaimed films. In reality, it was Joel Cohen, best known for light and family friendly comedies, such as Cheaper by the Dozen. In the end, Murray made the role his own, but there was certainly a lot of confusion when he realized his mistake!