Netflix has just dropped the official trailer for “Being Eddie,” a brand-new documentary exploring the life and career of legendary actor and comedian Eddie Murphy. The film dives into how Murphy skyrocketed to fame at a young age and became a global cultural icon.
At just 17, Murphy was a regular in New York’s stand-up comedy clubs. Only a year later, fresh out of high school, he joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). At the peak of his early career, he simultaneously had a hit movie at the box office, a hit song on the charts, and a hit comedy special.
“My stuff took off because they’d never seen a young Black person take charge,” Murphy reflects in the documentary.
From blockbuster films like “Beverly Hills Cop” and “The Nutty Professor” to voicing the beloved character Donkey in the “Shrek” franchise, Eddie Murphy’s career has spanned decades and genres. Now, in this revealing documentary, Murphy opens his home for the first time to discuss his incredible journey and the motivations behind his work.
The film features interviews with a star-studded lineup of comedians, actors, and producers, including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, Arsenio Hall, Kenan Thompson, and Tracee Ellis Ross. The documentary is directed by two-time Oscar winner Angus Wall, known for “The Greatest Night in Pop.”
“Being Eddie” is set to premiere on Netflix on November 12th.
