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This week Eddie Murphy made significant waves both in Hollywood headlines and among fans. The biggest news is his return to a classic role: Eddie is reprising **Axel Foley** in the upcoming fourth installment of Beverly Hills Cop. Netflix released the first official trailer, fueling nostalgia and revealing the iconic Detroit Lions jacket and that unmistakable comedic energy. Fans are already buzzing about the film’s summer 2024 premiere, and according to AOL, there’s major franchise energy, with both Paul Reiser and original cast members John Ashton and Judge Reinhold rejoining Murphy on screen. Couched in wisecracks and high-octane action, this return stands out as one of Eddie’s most potentially biographical moments in years, likely cementing—and possibly evolving—his onscreen legacy.

That’s just the start. In movie news, Eddie is fresh off the release of The Pickup, a buddy action-comedy pairing him with Pete Davidson. Reviews, such as from Columbus County News, call it a solid return to more prominent comedic roles for Murphy. While the film doesn’t break genre boundaries, Murphy’s effortless charm and comedic timing have been widely praised and the chemistry with Davidson is credited as the movie’s engine. It’s certainly not the most daring script, but the consensus is Eddie remains a force of nature, his status as a screen legend intact.

Publicly, Murphy confirmed on late July’s Today show and in JoBlo coverage that his next major project is the lead for the long-awaited Pink Panther reboot. He’ll step into the shoes of Inspector Clouseau, joining a lineage that includes Peter Sellers and Steve Martin. While the movie is officially greenlit and Murphy has started pre-production on it, it’s also now known he has begun early voice work on Shrek 5 and will play George Clinton in a Parliament-Funkadelic biopic. This trio of projects ensures Murphy is not just reminiscing—he’s diversifying and expanding his comedic and dramatic portfolio at a late-career peak.

On the art front, Eddie’s name surfaced in a feature by Culture Type about "The Sugar Shack" by Ernie Barnes. Murphy owns the original painting, a significant cultural artifact, and he discussed it during a rare interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, further reinforcing his connection to Black American cultural history.

Social media chatter has picked up around the Beverly Hills Cop trailer, with fans posting classic Axel Foley clips and speculating about Murphy’s Oscar chances or a potential Emmy nod, especially after his recent SNL appearance for the show’s 50th anniversary was prominently highlighted on news outlets like Just Jared. No new controversies or scandals—just a steady undercurrent of respect, excitement, and celebration of Murphy’s comedic roots and current career resurgence. There is no verified evidence of any business ventures, but unconfirmed rumors continue to circulate about more production company involvement, as happens with high-profile stars, though nothing solid has surfaced as of this week.

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