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Milkshake Mess: Director Trolled Eddie Murphy
28 Aug
Summary
- Director John Landis secretly threw the milkshake at Eddie Murphy.
- Tension existed between Landis and Murphy during filming.
- They previously collaborated on Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop III.
A behind-the-scenes secret from the iconic 1988 film 'Coming to America' has been revealed, detailing a prank involving director John Landis and star Eddie Murphy. During the filming of a memorable scene where Darryl, played by Eriq La Salle, throws a milkshake at Akeem (Murphy), it was actually director Landis who executed the messy prank.
This incident reportedly arose from existing tension between Landis and Murphy, a dynamic that had evolved since their previous collaboration on 'Trading Places.' By the time of 'Coming to America,' Murphy's stardom had significantly increased, leading to further on-set clashes. Landis's decision to throw the milkshake appears to have been a method to alleviate this pressure.
The two creatives would collaborate again on 'Beverly Hills Cop III,' which was their final joint project. Despite their successful early work, their relationship was marked by notable conflicts over the years.
