Just in time for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F., here are some film roles that Eddie Murphy has turned down over the years.

7 Roles Eddie Murphy Turned Down

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Need a good movie? Watch these 10 at home right now, from "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" to "A Family Affair." All are free on your streaming services.

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Eddie Murphy has returned as Axel Foley for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and critics are weighing in on the Netflix legacysequel.

Critics Have Seen Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, And They’re Calling It An ‘Arresting’ Return To Form For Eddie Murphy

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	Eddie Murphy says he stopped using his famous laugh after fans and comedians began mimicking his guffaw during the height of his career.Eddie Murphy Says David Spade Made "Racist Joke" About Him On 'Saturday Night Live'




	The comedic icon recently appeared in an interview for CBR, in which he says he was “forced” to stop using his laugh due to the public “making too much of it.” According to Murphy, his laugh, which garnered attention via his performance in the original Beverly Hills Cop film, was natural and not dramatized for comedic effect.




	“Not Axel’s laugh, it was my laugh,” the New York native...

Eddie Murphy Says He Was “Forced” To Stop Using His Signature Laugh For This Reason

Gladiator 2 has just revealed a first look at Ridley Scott’s sequel, and some fans failed to recognize Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn. Nearly 25 years since Russell Crowe definitively entertained the world (the original film won Best Picture, Best Actor, grossed more than $450 million, and became one of the most iconic movies of the 21st century), Scott has returned to Rome.

Stranger Things star looks unrecognizable in first Gladiator 2 images

The first trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man has been released and some fans are not happy with the results. Everyone’s favorite demonic government worker is back in Hellboy: The Crooked Man, which dropped its first trailer today (July 1). The movie will act as a second reboot of...

Hellboy: The Crooked Man reveals first trailer, and fans aren’t happy

Another day, another reason to believe Longlegs might just be one of the most-anticipated movies of the year. As we approach the release date of Nicolas Cage’s new horror movie, the marketing continues to kill it. With a Zodiac Killer-style aesthetic and heavy influence from Silence of the Lambs, Longlegs truly looks like a horror lover’s dream, and the latest trailer only further proves it.

Nicolas Cage’s new horror movie with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score drops horrifying final trailer

Longlegs, 2024’s latest scary horror movie, has fans expressing some worry, but it doesn’t seem to stem from its content. Horror fans are patiently waiting on the edge of their seats for Longlegs, a twisty movie centered around the hunt for a Satanic serial killer. Starring Nicolas Cage...

Longlegs is worrying horror fans and it’s not because it’s too scary

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

McDonald’s confirmed that it was officially bringing back the ever-popular McRib, but customers will need to grab it quickly before it disappears again. The McRib at McDonald’s has earned somewhat of a legendary reputation throughout the years. First made available in the 1980s, it was pulled from menus as it failed to gain traction.

McDonald’s is finally bringing back the McRib but not for long

Clint Eastwood's Mystic River is a dark thriller about reuniting childhood friends dealing with a tragic murder in Boston. Sean Penn and Tim Robbins deliver bold performances, while Kevin Bacon's understated acting grounds the film. Bacon replaced Michael Keaton at the last minute, bringing a much-needed quiet, nuanced performance to...

Kevin Bacon's Worst Oscar Snub Was for This Clint Eastwood Thriller

Time to do the Neutron Dance again. Eddie Murphy's trouble-magnet detective is back on the job as a dad in Netflix's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F."

'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' review: Eddie Murphy brings Big Dad Energy

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The ending of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" pays tribute to the classic Eddie Murphy comedy that started it all, while pointing in some intriguing new directions.

The Ending Of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Explained

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	For Eddie Murphy, returning to his iconic Beverly Hills Cop role four decades after the original 1984 movie wasn’t as easy physically.Eddie Murphy Is Back on the Beat in Netflix's Full 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Trailer




	The actor, 63, opened up about reprising his character, Detroit detective Axel Foley, in the upcoming Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, during an appearance on the Today show Tuesday.




	“It felt like old man,” Murphy quipped to Al Roker. “I did Beverly Hills Cop when I was 21, and I’m 63 now.”




	He continued, “Now, I would rather not do any stunts. We were shooting something and the director said,...

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	Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’s Mark Molloy is now the latest in a long line of filmmakers who Jerry Bruckheimer has recruited from the world of advertising. Kevin Bacon Says Working With Eddie Murphy on 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Was a "Bucket List Thing"




	Having written or directed at least four commercials for Apple, the humble Australian filmmaker won’t allow himself to say that he followed in the same footsteps as fellow Bruckheimer discoveries Tony Scott and Michael Bay, but in his ongoing effort to change up the status quo, the celebrated producer has frequently found new talent through commercials and...

‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Director Mark Molloy Kept Saying No to Jerry Bruckheimer Until ‘Axel F’ Came Along

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

A streamer has been banned from Kick after haranguing a couple for PDA – and even pulling out a gun on them when they got into an argument about it. On July 2, 2024, a clip went viral on Twitter/X showing a Kick streamer and his cameraman walking down the street when he approached a couple and began harassing them for kissing in public.

Kick bans streamer for pulling gun on couple and harassing them for kissing in public

John Cena has another role in Hollywood lined up. He will appear in the upcoming movie Jackpot. It features Cena as Noel, Awkwafina as Katie, and Simu Liu as Louis. Lewis Ayden Mayeri, Seann William Scott, Dolly de Leon, Donald Elise Watkins, Sam Asghari, Michael Hitchcock, Becky Ann Baker, Leslie David Baker, Murray Hill, Adam Ray Taylor, and Ortega Holmes all appear in the film.

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A proper film ending is crucial for a number of reasons, essentially because they encapsulate a movie's narrative and themes and have a huge impact on deciding whether the cinematic experience that the viewers have sat through was emotionally investing enough or left much to be desired. Considering that most...

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	It is hard to believe it has been 40 years since Eddie Murphy first exploded onto the screen as one of his signature characters, Axel Foley, in 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop. But even if that 22 year old is now 63, he is still on the beat and doesn’t miss a beat all these years later in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, almost seeming to have stopped time with this character who is just as funny, sharp and entertaining as ever. Judge Reinhold On Being Cast In Original ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Before Eddie Murphy Signed On – ‘Axel F’ Premiere




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‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review: Eddie Murphy Plus The OGs Are Back And The Heat Is Still On For A Winning Franchise

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Beverly Hills Cop 4 features hilarious Happy Gilmore homage

Beverly Hills Cop 4 features multiple characters from the previous three movies, while the sequel also boasts a brief cameo that pays tribute to comedy classic...

Beverly Hills Cop 4 features hilarious Happy Gilmore homage

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