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About damn time. Eddie Murphy, one of Hollywood’s most iconic and beloved comedians, is set to share his extraordinary journey with the world in a highly anticipated documentary. EDDIE, which is slated to premiere on Netflix in 2025, will chronicle the comedian’s meteoric rise from his early days as a teen comic to becoming one of the most influential stars in film history.
As you can expect, the doc will offer an intimate portrait of Murphy’s nearly 50-year career, diving into his evolution from a standout performer on Saturday Night Live to a box-office titan with a diverse filmography. As Tudum reports, the film “chronicles his meteoric rise from teen comic phenom to Saturday Night Live breakout and stand-up supernova to box-office titan,” capturing the essence of Murphy’s journey through various stages of his illustrious career.
Murphy himself opens up in the documentary, providing an inside look at his life and career, which spans multiple decades. Viewers can expect to hear firsthand accounts from Murphy as well as insights from his friends, co-stars, directors, and fellow comics, all of whom reflect on his undeniable influence on the entertainment industry.
Known for his wide-ranging roles across comedy, action, drama, animation, and family films, Murphy’s film career has left an indelible mark on Hollywood. His iconic roles in 48 Hours, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Harlem Nights helped solidify his place as a cultural mainstay. He also starred in beloved films like Boomerang, The Nutty Professor franchise, Shrek, and won acclaim for his performance in Dreamgirls, earning an Oscar nomination.
Get this, the upcoming documentary isn’t Murphy’s only exciting project in the works. He is also set to star in Blue Falcon, an action-comedy film in which he plays a retired superspy who is called back into action for one last mission. Murphy has made a major Hollywood comeback in recent years, returning to his iconic role as Axel Foley in Netflix’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. He has also starred in films like Candy Cane Lane alongside Tracee Ellis Ross and You People with Jonah Hill, both released in 2023.
In addition to these highly anticipated projects, Murphy appeared in NBC’s Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, celebrating the legendary Saturday Night Live franchise. He is also working on a biopic with Dreamgirls director Bill Condon, which will focus on the life of George Clinton, the iconic leader of Parliament Funkadelic.
With a career that continues to evolve and entertain audiences worldwide, EDDIE promises to be a celebration of Murphy’s unparalleled contributions to comedy and film, offering fans a chance to see the man behind the legend like never before.
Like we said. About damn time.
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