Eddie Murphy has set on of his next projects with Playas Ball. Murphy is known for his comedic acting, contributing his talents to everything from Harlem Nights to The Nutty Professor. One of his major franchises is Beverly Hills Cop, which got a new installment last year with Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
Even at 64 years old, Murphy is still an actively working actor. Next year, he will reprise one of his iconic roles by returning to voice act the role of Donkey for Shrek 5. He is also set up to voice act for an animated version of The Pink Panther, playing Inspector Clouseau.
Per Deadline, Murphy has now set his next project. He will star in the film Playas Ball, and while the exact plot has yet to be revealed, the source had it described to them as an action comedy focused around the undead. The movie will be directed by Kyle Newacheck and produced by Imagine Entertainment.
Producing through Imagine Entertainment are Brian Grazer and Jeb Brody, who will work with producers Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster of Eddie Murphy Productions. The script will be penned by Myles Murphy.
What This Means For Eddie Murphy
Though there are very few plot details available for Playas Ball, the limited information that is available hints that it may be a great replacement for one of Murphy’s other comedies. This is The Haunted Mansion, a ghoulish 2003 comedy starring Murphy as a realtor who realizes the mansion he has arrived at is haunted.
Playas Ball may not be as much of a family film as The Haunted Mansion was, but its supernatural plot nonetheless forges the connection. As such, this likens the new movie to one of Murphy’s earlier 21st century classics.
As for the team behind this new movie, the director has a good track record right now. Newacheck is just coming off of the Netflix movie Happy Gilmore 2, which has been a high-performer on the platform. It seems Newacheck is moving on to work with another major comedic actor.
This is also a chance for Murphy to work with Imagine Entertainment once again. He has collaborated with the producer on titles such as The Nutty Professor, Candy Cane Lane, and Bowfinger.
Our Take On This New Eddie Murphy Movie
Playas Ball will be a chance for Murphy to be in a new film on screen, rather than in a voice-acting role. While his part as the Donkey is iconic, a live-action film like this will give him the opportunity to exhibit physical comedy as well. And this project sounds like a fun way to do so.
- Birthdate
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April 3, 1961
- Birthplace
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Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Professions
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Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer, Singer, Director
