Eddie Murphy Reflects on Missed Movie Roles
Eddie Murphy, the famous actor and comedian, recently spoke about a few roles he passed on that he now wishes he had taken. In an interview, Murphy mentioned “Ghostbusters,” “Rush Hour,” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” as movies he regrets not being a part of.
He noted that these films became huge successes. The original “Ghostbusters” film, released in 1984, was a massive hit, and “Rush Hour” spawned several sequels. “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” also performed very well at the box office.
Murphy explained that he chose to do “Beverly Hills Cop” instead of “Ghostbusters.” As for “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” he admitted that the concept simply sounded too strange to him at the time.
Despite these missed opportunities, Murphy’s career has been filled with memorable roles in movies like “The Nutty Professor” and “Dr. Dolittle.” He even received an Oscar nomination for his performance in “Dreamgirls” back in 2006.
Murphy is currently featured in a new Netflix documentary called “Being Eddie,” which explores his journey from a young comedian to a Hollywood star.
In other news, the fifth “Shrek” movie is planned for release in 2027. Murphy will return as the voice of Donkey, alongside Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers, who will reprise their roles as Fiona and Shrek. Zendaya will also be joining the cast as one of Shrek and Fiona’s triplets. Murphy has joked about the hard work that goes into voicing Donkey, especially with all the singing involved, but acknowledges the audience loves it.
