LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Eddie Murphy is ready to get back on the beat.
The comedian is set to reprise his role as detective Axel Foley in a fourth installment of "Beverly Hills Cop," according to Variety.
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In addition, Brett Ratner is in talks to direct the film.
Paramount is aiming to start production in 2009, with a released date targeted for 2010.
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Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the first three "Beverly Hills Cop" films, will not be involved in the latest installment.
According to Variety, Murphy approached the studio with the idea for a fourth "Cop" film.
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The original "Beverly Hills Cop" was released in 194 and grossed more than $315 million worldwide, spawning two sequels in 1987 and 1994, respectively.
Murphy will next be seen in the comedy "Meet Dave," slated for a July 2008 opening. He recently wrapped shooting on the comedy "NowhereLand," alongside Thomas Haden Church.
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Ratner is currently developing the Hugh Hefner biopic "Playboy" for Universal. According to a report by Entertainment Weekly, Ratner has spoken to "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. about stepping into the role of Hef.
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