Film & TV
EDDIE: A Documentary on Eddie Murphy’s Legacy Is Coming To Netflix
EDDIE, the upcoming Netflix documentary, explores Eddie Murphy’s remarkable journey from a teenage comedy sensation to a standout on Saturday Night Live, a groundbreaking stand-up performer, and a box-office powerhouse.
In this intimate film, the Oscar-nominated actor invites audiences into his private world, providing a rare glimpse into his nearly 50-year career.
According to Netflix, “In his own words, [Murphy] discusses how he has entertained three generations of fans with a filmography that spans comedy, action, drama, animation, musicals, and family fare.”
Friends, collaborators, and industry peers offer insight into the 63-year-old’s unparalleled influence, tracing his impact from iconic stand-up specials like Raw and 1980s blockbusters such as Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Trading Places, through 1990s classics like The Nutty Professor, the Shrek franchise in the 2000s, and his Oscar-nominated role in Dreamgirls.
Directed by two-time Academy Award winner Angus Wall, EDDIE is set to premiere on Netflix in 2025.