Eddie Murphy To Star In Fourth 'Beverly Hills Cop'

By Access HollywoodMay 29, 2008, 10:45 am PDT

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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comments

  • jazzy g
    is this really needed?? is it going to turn into another "rocky" series because it's almost there !!
    report abuseposted July 9, 2008, 10:15 am PDT
  • unhappy customer
    He will play all the charaters in the movie, especially the overweight female roles.
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008, 12:47 pm PDT
  • Lawrence C
    She is smoking hot. Saw her sexy photos on a celeb and millionaire dating called 〓〓wealthy mingle. co m〓〓. Don't know if it is still out there. The rumor says that site holds lots of celebrities profiles. Charlie Sheen found his love on that site last May Too.
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008, 12:28 pm PDT
  • J.B
    he need the money, child supports must be kickin is a$$!
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008, 11:58 am PDT
  • A P
    Can't Hollywood come up with anything new?? BHC was old and tired back in '94! Stop making %@!*#y, useless sequels already!
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008, 11:32 am PDT
  • jazzy g
    would love to see robert downey as hef!! eddie and another cop movie i have to see a trailer first!
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008, 11:05 am PDT
  • jazzy g
    would love to see robert downey as hef!! eddie and another cop movie i have to see a trailer first!
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008, 11:05 am PDT

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