Eddie Murphy

2023 - 1 - 28

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Legendary Eddie Murphy Movie Roles to Catch Before 'You People' (Collider.com)

The comedic actor quickly transitioned into film roles and almost immediately became one of the biggest, most bankable stars in Hollywood. Although he has found ...

The beginning of the 90s saw Murphy's career hit a bit of a lull as films like Boomerang, The Distinguished Gentleman, and Vampire in Brooklyn saw him get away from the things that had launched him to stardom in the 80s. The success of this film reestablished Murphy as the biggest star of the decade. Riding high on the heels of breakout performances on SNL, and in big screen hits 48 Hours and Trading Places, Murphy decided to shift gears with a stand-up concert that technically aired on HBO, but later saw a theatrical release as well.The comedy concert, Delirious marked the first of several stand-up gigs that the talented performer would package for cable network that became hit films (the other being Eddie Murphy: Raw). The fourth installment of the franchise, [Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, is slated for release later this year on Netflix](https://collider.com/beverly-hills-cop-4-eddie-murphy-comments/). [topping $316 million worldwide](https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Beverly-Hills-Cop-II#tab=summary) officially solidifying his status as the most bankable star of the decade. With his newest movie, [You People out on Netflix](https://collider.com/you-people-teaser-eddie-murphy-jonah-hill/) today, here is a list of his top films.

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Eddie Murphy and the 'You People' cast get comically uncomfortable (Mashable)

Eddie Murphy, Kenya Barris, Nia Long, David Duchovny and Julia Louis-Dreyfus talk bringing difficult topics to the surface in film.

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Eddie Murphy's New Netflix Movie 'You People' Sparks Huge Online ... (Newsweek)

"Great movie, really great message and just funny," raved one "You People" viewer after watching the Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy-led project.

"I just wanted to make sure that is a story that I wanted to contribute to. So, to me, it had to be about their soul connection and not what we saw appearance-wise or [why] we would assume these two people would date." While another said: "Netflix's #YouPeople is uncomfortable. One viewer posted: "#YouPeople are really trying to cram in as as many jokes as they can and it's coming off really try-hard and cringey. While another said: "Safe to say i enjoyed #Youpeople on @netflix. It's best in the first half hour then goes down hill fast, turning into a staggeringly unfunny, ineffective satire from a lot of major talents that should do better. One viewer posted after watching the film: "Do yourself a favor and check out #YouPeople on Netflix... I want more of these films." HILARIOUS movie." I [also] asked them, 'OK, well, why her and him?' Because she was written like hella stylish and he was like this... Like...ok Jonah's character is a white man who listens to hip hop and has Black friends. Move on."

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Roosevelt's Eddie Murphy Stars in Netflix Comedy You People (Long Island Press)

Roosevelt native funnyman Eddie Murphy is starring opposite Jonah Hill in the new Netflix film You People, a culture clash that started streaming on Friday.

The tag line is “opposites attract, families don’t.” It costars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Ezra’s mother Shelley, David Duchovny as Ezra’s father Arnold, and Nia Long as Amira’s mother Fatima. “You can try.”

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Eddie Murphy talk shop in a new interview ... (Boing Boing)

https://youtu.be/ipuBW0aTqRw There are a handful of movie combos that should've existed that never did. In a post-Marvel cinematic universe reality, ...

In a post-Marvel cinematic universe reality, it's strange looking back at how many missed opportunities existed in the Hollywood of yesteryear. Before his untimely death, Robin Williams should've shared the screen with Jim Carrey at least once. The same could also be said for Eddie Murphy and Carrey.

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'You People' Stars Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reunite ... (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)

You People is a romantic comedy released on Netflix January 27, 2023. The film is directed by Kenya Barris (creator of Black-ish), who is also a co-writer along ...

[Saturday Night Live](https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live). She then gained critical acclaim as US Vice President Selina Meyer in the HBO hit The NBC sitcom is one of the most popular of all time and ran for nine seasons. Through syndication and streaming, generations love the hilarity of Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer. The two now star together in the Netflix movie [You People](https://www.netflix.com/title/81194505). His first film, 48 Hours, with Nick Nolte, was a critical and commercial success. She left the show in 1985. Murphy left SNL in 1984 to pursue a movie career, and that career took off immediately. The two shared skits, one being Hairem Scarem: Hair Horror Stories. His return was called “triumphant”. The two families do not see eye-to-eye, to say the least. The couple become engaged, and cultures clash when they meet each other’s families.

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Shrek 5: Eddie Murphy Reveals If He'd Return as Donkey (The Direct)

Shrek franchise star Eddie Murphy addressed if he'd play Donkey again in a fifth movie.

But should it eventually become a reality, odds are high that Eddie Murphy will be back in the voiceover booth to bring his best comedic antics to the big screen once more. The actor is already working on one legacy sequel with Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, bringing one of his live-action icons back for a fourth round of action in 2024. There are even rumors that other Dreamworks projects will be brought back into the forefront as well after a report noted that And just now, Puss in Boots (The Last Wish), which is a big hit at the box office and really our entry back into the Shrek universe, continues to make that acquisition look really favorable." Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona's adventures have become pop culture legends as the first four movies comprise one of the five highest-grossing [franchises](https://screenrant.com/top-10-highest-performing-animated-movie-franchises/#shrek) in animated movie history - even amongst competition like [Toy Story](https://thedirect.com/article/loki-avengers-toy-story-exclusive). I wish they would…they did the Puss in Boots movies, I was like ‘They should’ve done a Donkey movie, Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots!’ I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he aint funny as a Donkey!"

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Eddie Murphy Says He Wants to Return to the Shrek Franchise (MovieWeb)

Donkey could return in the future in another Shrek movie or even a spin-off.

It is unknown if that meeting will take place in the third part, if there will be a fifth installment of Shrek, a new television series, or the spin-off of some other popular character. Despite being permanently on the lips of its fans and being remembered by many as the funniest animated movie of the last few decades, there seemed to be no hope for the Shrek franchise to return. And there is one of the protagonists more than willing to return.

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Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Return as Donkey in Shrek 5 (CBR)

While speaking to eTalk, Murphy expressed interest in returning for a fifth installment in the Shrek franchise. "Oh, I'd absolutely be open," said the Beverly ...

To rekindle his love of adventure, Puss in Boots must retrieve The Last Wish to restore his nine lives. Spinoffs for the franchise, however, included a variety of Puss in Boots films, including 2011's Puss in Boots, Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos in 2012 and, over a decade later, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which released in 2022. [before a fifth Shrek film](http://www.cbr.com/shrek-probably-coming-back-antonio-banderas/) was made. Banderas first voiced Puss in Boots in 2004's Shrek 2. While speaking to eTalk, Murphy expressed interest in returning for a fifth installment in the Shrek franchise. The last project Murphy voiced the comedic character was for the 2010 film Shrek Forever After.

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Eddie Murphy Reveals if He'd Return as Donkey For Another Shrek ... (Comicbook.com)

Eddie Murphy is currently busy promoting his new Netflix film, You People, which also stars Jonah Hill. Murphy is known for many iconic roles and revisited ...

Not only did Banderas tease [Shrek 5](/category/shrek-5/) in the interview, but The Last Wish [ also gave a major tease to the yet-announced film.](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-features-surprising-tease-for-shrek-5/) [Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots) teased Shrek 5](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/shrek-5-antonio-banderas-major-tease/). Hopefully, we'll see Puss reunite with Shrek (Mike Myers), Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and Donkey soon. "I love Puss in Boots, but he isn't funnier than Donkey." Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots," he added. [currently busy promoting his new Netflix film](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/netflix-you-people-eddie-murphy-jonah-hill-now-streaming/), You People, which also stars Jonah Hill.

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Eddie Murphy Says He's "Ready" To Bring Donkey Back In Potential ... (Deadline)

When the reporter suggested Murphy “pull some strings” to get a spinoff movie starring Donkey like Puss in Boots, the actor said, “That's Dreamworks Animation.

“You know, they did [Puss in Boots](https://deadline.com/tag/puss-in-boots/) movies. [Etalk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNt8LN-W4WE) in an interview. They have to want to do it. [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2022/12/antonio-banderas-teases-fifth-shrek-film-red-sea-film-festival-1235193196/). I’m ready, I’m sitting and ready to do Donkey.” [Dreamworks](https://deadline.com/tag/dreamworks/) Animation.

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Cop 4's Eddie Murphy keen to resurrect another of his characters (Moviehole)

It was recently rumoured that Murphy and co-stars Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas would be back for a fifth film in the long-running animated ...

Meanwhile, Murphy recently completed filming on Beverly Hills Cop : Axel F, directed by Mark Molloy, which will air in 2025 (yup, it’s still a year away… I wish they would…they did the Puss in Boots movies, I was like ‘They should’ve done a Donkey movie, Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots!’ I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he aint funny as a Donkey!” Out promoting his new film You People (Netflix), Eddie Murphy touched on the chances of a Shrek 5 (c’mon!

Eddie Murphy Down For A "Shrek 5" - Dark Horizons (Dark Horizons)

A fifth film in the “Shrek” franchise has been stuck in limbo for years, but the recent critical and solid commercial success of “Puss in Boots: The Last ...

“You know they did Puss in Boots movies, and I was like: ‘They should have done a Donkey movie. Several years ago “Austin Powers” sequels scribe Michael McCullers came up with an idea and revealed he had completed a script for the film that boasts what he dubs a “pretty big reinvention” of the series. If they ever came to me with another Shrek, I’d do it in two seconds.

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