Eddie Murphy almost played Michael Caine’s favourite role: “There were certain political reasons”
Quite the switcheroo.
Eddie Murphy
How the first “serious character” Eddie Murphy ever played caused a 30-year feud
You never know how these things will play out.
Will Ferrell names his six most important comedy influences
“I’d stay up late, even if I had school in the morning.”
The superhero Eddie Murphy lobbied hard to play: “It’s a very good possibility”
He’s changed his tune.
Nobody saw Eddie Murphy cry onscreen for the first time: “People had walked out”
An on-screen rarity missed by everyone.
The role Eddie Murphy grew to despise: “I hate it”
Murphy couldn’t wait to walk away from this part.