Washington [US]: Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy is set to take on a thrilling new role in the upcoming action-comedy Blue Falcon, with a screenplay penned by Chad St. John, as reported by Deadline.
Plot & Production Details
In Blue Falcon, Murphy will play a retired superspy who unexpectedly finds himself in the midst of an explosive situation at his estranged son’s destination wedding, where he crosses paths with his archrival.
The film is being produced by John Davis (Davis Films), Cliff Roberts (Syndicate Entertainment), and Murphy himself, alongside Charisse Hewitt-Webster under Eddie Murphy Productions.
Eddie Murphy’s Iconic Career
Murphy, a Golden Globe, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian, first gained fame on Saturday Night Live (1980–1984) before becoming a box-office sensation in the 1980s with classics like:
- 48 Hrs. (1982)
- Trading Places (1983)
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
His later career saw critically acclaimed performances in films such as:
- Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
- Coming 2 America (2021)
- You People (2023)
- Candy Cane Lane (2023)
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
Murphy to Return as Donkey in Shrek 5
Beyond Blue Falcon, Murphy is set to reprise his iconic role as Donkey in DreamWorks’ Shrek 5, alongside Mike Myers (Shrek) and Cameron Diaz (Fiona). The animated film is slated for a December 2026 release, as per Deadline.
With Blue Falcon and Shrek 5 on the horizon, fans can expect to see plenty of Eddie Murphy’s signature charm, humor, and action in the coming years.