Eddie Murphy plans to return to standup after pandemic

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Coming 2 America” the long-awaited sequel might have just been released, but star Eddie Murphy already wants a third film and he wants costume designer Ruth E. Carter to return.The two sat down for Variety’s “Dream Teams” sequel to discuss their latest collaboration, and Murphy is planning, but audiences don’t have to wait thirty years, “You have to do next time,” he tells Carter.

A few years ago, it was revealed that Eddie Murphy was going to finish up “Dolemite is My Name” and then move onto two massive fan-favorites, a sequel to “Coming to America” and a fourth “Beverly Hills Cop.” Well, as you already know, “Coming 2 America” was recently released by Amazon, but there hasn’t been much word on whether or not “Beverly Hills Cop 4” is still happening.

Eddie Murphy says he’s happy none of his children turned out to be “Hollywood jerks.”

Eddie Murphy has been perfectly comfortable sitting under mountains of prosthetics and makeup to make himself transform into the various characters seen throughout his films for decades. Perhaps that trick has been used best in his two “Coming to America” films.

It’s no secret that Eddie Murphy’s big-screen output has been a bit on the uneven side, running the gamut from such iconic comedies as “Beverly Hills Cop”, “The Nutty Professor” and “Coming to America” to unwatchable bombs like “The Adventures of Pluto Nash” and “Norbit”.

Eddie Murphy has revealed he went on an acting hiatus after winning the Razzies ‘Worst Actor of the Decade’ award in 2010.The Golden Raspberry Awards – nicknamed the Razzies – is an annual parody awards show ceremony that honours the worst in cinema.

After dominating the film industry, particularly in comedies, for what seems like three straight decades (’80s, ’90s, ’00s), Eddie Murphy hasn’t been nearly as prolific over the past 10 years.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIt’s a very different landscape this week than it was a year ago, just before the pandemic forced cinemas to close around the country.

Prince Akeem and his loyal aide Semmi. “We were insane,” says Hall.The ’80s, Murphy says, are “all a blur.”“I was so young, all this stuff was happening.

Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.

The “Coming 2 America” cast didn’t let the pandemic stop them from celebrating the film’s premiere in style, from their homes.

Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.

Eddie Murphy’s return to stand-up comedy was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Coming to America fans who have been longing for a sequel to the Eddie Murphy-Arsenio Hall classic may have been surprised to learn that the comedy 33 years in the making would be rated PG-13. The original was rated R.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are looking back on filming "Coming to America." Ahead of the release of the famed comedy's sequel "Coming 2 America," the duo appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed that Paramount had a demand when it came to the movie's casting. Hall, 65, revealed that the studio made them cast a White actor to play the character of Maurice -- who was played by Louie Anderson.

Coming 2 America is a family affair for Eddie Murphy. The legendary actor, 59, returns to the iconic role of Prince (now King) Akeem in the highly-anticipated Coming to America sequel, which drops March 5 on Amazon Prime Video. One of the stars of the film is none other than his own daughter, Bella Murphy.