Eddie Murphy has shared some regrets regarding his film career during a recent interview. At 64, the “Coming to America” star reflected on certain iconic movies he turned down that he now wishes he had accepted. Among these, he mentioned “Ghostbusters,” “Rush Hour,” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” as significant missed opportunities.
The original “Ghostbusters” was released in 1984 and earned over $243 million domestically, followed by a sequel in 1989. “Rush Hour” went on to yield two sequels, while “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” grossed more than $156 million in the U.S.
Despite these regrets, Murphy’s career has certainly thrived. He went on to portray memorable characters in movies like “The Nutty Professor” and “Doctor Dolittle,” and even received an Academy Award nomination for “Dreamgirls” in 2006.
In a new Netflix documentary titled “Being Eddie,” Murphy reflects on his impressive journey in comedy, starting from his teenage years. He had intended the documentary to highlight his return to stand-up, but the pandemic changed those plans. “COVID hit, and everything went quiet,” he noted, adding that he became hesitant about performing live again. Coincidentally, this year marks his 50th anniversary in show business, which is quite a milestone.
One of Murphy’s standout roles is as Donkey in the “Shrek” series. The fifth installment is expected to release in 2027, almost 17 years after the fourth film. This new movie will feature Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers returning as Shrek and Fiona, with Zendaya joining the cast as one of the triplets.
