Eddie Murphy is back as the iconic Detective Axel Foley in the highly-anticipated “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley,” which hits Netflix on July 3. Fans are buzzing over the release, and there’s a heartwarming family twist this time around.
Murphy reprises his role, teaming up with his daughter Bria Murphy, who plays a police officer making a cameo in the film. Highlighting their on-screen interaction, Eddie Murphy shared with She’s the one that arrests me
.
A Nostalgic Yet Fresh Twist
Eddie Murphy hasn’t donned Axel’s leather jacket since Beverly Hills Cop III, nearly three decades ago. Reflecting on the experience, Murphy mentioned, It felt like old man
, expressing his surprise at how much time has passed since he first took on the role at 21. Now at 63, Murphy brings a renewed energy to the role while acknowledging he’s less inclined towards action stunts.
Murphy remarked humorously, I’m not doing anything action. Don’t call me unless you’re offering me the same type of… you would offer Morgan Freeman
.
Reunion with Series Icons
Old friends Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) return for this installment. Reinhold shared his excitement, It was kind of like we were walking out of a book that they’d loved as a kid or something
. The chemistry between these characters remains intact, capturing what made the original film beloved.
Ashton noted, I think that’s because we get along so well… We feed off of each other, and we trust each other
, reiterating the solid dynamics shared by the trio.
A Dynamic New Team
This fourth installment introduces fresh faces like Taylour Paige as Foley’s criminal defense attorney daughter and Joseph Gordon-Levitt playing a new LAPD partner. Jerry Bruckheimer highlighted their comedic potential, Joseph is such a great straight man for Eddie
.
Eddie’s Legacy and Future Hopes
The “Beverly Hills Cop” series solidified Eddie Murphy’s stardom back in 1984. Looking back on his journey, Murphy reflected warmly on being recognized overseas as Axel Foley. Axel is the everyman… more than anything, he’s funny
, capturing why fans have adored him across generations.
While his younger children aren’t particularly fazed by his fame, Murphy remains committed to creativity. He teased future projects saying, I will keep being a creative person ‘til the day I die
, leaving the door open for more Axel Foley adventures if this movie performs well.
The clock is ticking down to July 3rd, and fans eagerly await to see their favorite cop back in action.
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