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Eddie Murphy Reflects on Passing Up Iconic '80s and '90s Films
16 Nov
Summary
- Eddie Murphy turned down roles in Ghostbusters, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Rush Hour
- He regrets not being part of these "huge, giant hits"
- Murphy chose Beverly Hills Cop over Ghostbusters, which became a blockbuster franchise
Legendary actor Eddie Murphy has had an impressive career, starring in numerous blockbuster films over the past decades. However, as he recently revealed in an interview, Murphy could have had an even more extensive filmography if he had accepted certain roles that ultimately became massive hits.
Among the projects that got away from Murphy was the original Ghostbusters movie from 1984. According to the actor, the role of Winston Zeddemore was written with him in mind, but he ultimately turned it down to star in the hit comedy Beverly Hills Cop. While Murphy acknowledges that Ghostbusters went on to become a "huge, giant hit," he stands by his decision, as Beverly Hills Cop launched a successful franchise of its own.
