How is an Oscar-nominated actor in between gigs to occupy his free time?
For Bill Murray, it's serving Kung Pao Chicken, Tempura Poppers and oolong tea, with a smile.
Although he isn't on their payroll yet, he believes that P.F. Chang's is one of the "best places" to work.
The Zombieland: Double Tap actor thinks fondly of his favorite Asian-themed, casual dining restaurant chain so much, he applied for a position to work there.
But not just at any location.
Murray, 69, told Amy Schumer on her 3 Girls, 1 Keith podcast that he filled out an application at the Chinese bistro's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport's Concourse A location.
"I did fill out an application at P.F. Chang's at the Atlanta airport, because I think it's one of the best places."
@BillMurray @PFChangs @Benihana Bill Murray Applied For A Job at P.F. Changs https://t.co/rCu5C45Aj3 I always too… https://t.co/x2NfBUiv0K— mark levitt (@mark levitt) 1572378828.0
When Schumer asked which position he applied for, Murray dodged the question and responded:
"It looks like the best time."
The Oscar-nominated actor noted the restaurant's pleasant working environment.
"It looks like they are having the best time working at P.F. Chang's."
P.F. Chang's reached out to Murray via Twitter with some good news about his pending application.
Bill, you're hired! When can you start? #billmurray https://t.co/1VOAbguvsO— P.F. Chang's (@P.F. Chang's) 1572380961.0
Customers are hoping to have an interaction with the actor and dim sum.
@PFChangs I'd fly to Atlanta just to have a meal @PFChangs if he was working there! ❤️— Jenn (@Jenn) 1572401596.0
@PFChangs Table for 2 in #BillMurray s section ✌️— Soto Peña (@Soto Peña) 1572438722.0
@PFChangs sign me up same location 15 years experience— Erik Diener (@Erik Diener) 1572426812.0
It appears that his hiring is conditional.
@PFChangs I'm his agent, and he'll only work if you send me endless lettuce wraps, Mongolian beef and northern style spare ribs.— Scott Friedman (@Scott Friedman) 1572434737.0
@PFChangs Not so fast, the hiring manager wants to see 3 more qualified comedians because you now #recruiting— K10, SPHR (@K10, SPHR) 1572521296.0
@PFChangs He's gonna steal people's appetizers. lol— Haru (@Haru) 1572551120.0
@PFChangs Someday, I’m going to be in Atlanta (fly into Atlanta) and cause I’m curious I will walk over to PF Chang… https://t.co/ftjI2gc7C3— TrollingtheTruth (@TrollingtheTruth) 1572394626.0
If this were a publicity stunt, it has all been spoiled.
@PFChangs awe..too bad he didn’t keep it under wraps, What a splash it’d have made if he started working there inco… https://t.co/9XfdzTaqNK— Verity Unveiled (@Verity Unveiled) 1572510861.0
However, a P.F. Chang's spokesperson told The Huffington Post that there was no "advertising arrangement" between Murray and the restaurant chain.
And whether or not the celebrity has submitted an application is not certain, the spokesperson did confirm one thing.
"Bill's right, our team members really do have a good time working at P.F. Chang's."
"And while we haven't been able to locate his application yet, we decided to offer him the job anyway. We have seen his work and think he would make a promising wok chef,
But adoration for him remains.
@PFChangs Bill, You are just too adorable for words!!! https://t.co/3tb7KNRp2R— Sparkie Sparks 🆘️ (@Sparkie Sparks 🆘️) 1572473132.0
@joshgad I love him so much it hurts me to my core.— Nacho Sundae 🍨🍑 (@Nacho Sundae 🍨🍑) 1572381769.0
@joshgad He is a National Treasure.— Janet Snakehole (@Janet Snakehole) 1572382076.0
An anonymous employee from the choice location vouched for Murray's passion for his hangout.
"He's very friendly with the guests, they take pictures."
Murray additionally confided to Schumer and her co-hosts, Bridget Everett, Rachel Feinstein and Keith Robinson, that his other guilty pleasure was Family Feud.
"I'm going to give you my little secret -- I record it. I can come home and I have recorded 61 episodes of 'Family Feud,' because it's on all day long."
"It's on all day long and by law it has to be on all day long. But then, what I do is I take the time to fast forward in each episode all the way to Fast Money."
"Cause that to me is the excitement part of the show. I skip the early rounds because I don't always respect their tactics."
Survey says: give the man a job at P.F. Chang's!
The film Zombieland is available here.