Eddie Murphy on becoming Axel Foley again after 40 years

Beyond his comeback in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," Eddie Murphy gets candid with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about fatherhood, his passion for music and what a return to the stage could look like
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[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I love his laugh after party all the time. He is such a joyful talented person.

[@MiNuSThisDay]

I can’t wait for midnight tonight. Always excited for an Eddie movie ..

[@superwomanisflywonderwoman9116]

Ohhh I wasn't even thinking midnight thank you. Enjoy in 10 minutes 😂

[@USERTM7]

East coast here. I hit play as soon as 3 am hit. 😅

[@zackwilliams9912]

He’s long overdue for his Kennedy center honors and AFI Life Achievement Award for his contributions to motion pictures and the culture for decades P.S. he recieved the mark twain prize award for comedy in 2015 from the Kennedy center in Washington DC. But the Kennedy center honors and mark Twain prize are completely different lifetime achievement awards

[@BoogeyManBen]

He’s the G.O.A.T. I love Eddie and I am so excited for Axel F. The franchise is a staple in my life and has been since I was a kid growing up in the 80’s

[@markb.265]

Actually, he's kind of a waste of talent that makes crappy movie after crappy movie other than Chicago and a couple of early hits.

[@BoogeyManBen]

@@markb.265 Chicago? You obviously don’t know what you are talking about. Feel how you want. Cracks me up that you post here when you don’t like him. I could care less what you think

[@faraboverubieskerry]

We need a Trading Places part 2 as well!❤

[@katicabogar24]

The Dukes are in both Coming to America movies…. Just look for them 😊

[@marydukes5988]

Yesssssssssssssss😂❤😅😮

[@arroberson8796]

No we don't. FOH

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

Eddie Murphy is a living legend! He definitely deserves his flowers! I’m so excited to watch Beverly Hills Cops 4! ❤❤❤❤

[@markb.265]

There's no such thing as a living legend, as it is the definition of a contradiction in terms. I'll leave you to figure out why but I won't hold my breath.

[@itzyzaza1806]

Damn Eddie Murphy looks amazing!

[@iamknosound]

Hopefully Serg is in the movie!

[@spiderpimp33]

He is.

[@SONofTHC]

Surge Ackwell surj it sounds like a detergent 😂

[@SONofTHC]

Ackwell I don't believe it! Surge, surj it sounds like a detergent 🙄🤣

[@MiNuSThisDay]

You gotta hear Red Light by Eddie Murphy it’s a great song

[@user-ug6hc8xy2o]

i just watched the new Beverley hills cop. love it Eddie still got it. axel Foley lives.

[@GeorgeSmith-ze5vk]

Eddie I hope you’re reading this… THIS MOVIE ROCKED .. it was good seeing the ole gang again.. it felt like I was with family again..

[@Empatheticbella]

Eddie I loveeeee youuuuu that’s my guy since I been, young!!! I grew up 80s one of my favorite people!! Mr chruch is an awesome movie too btw, And Eddie looks so darn good I’m so happy he’s still here rocking life out with us!! Blessings 🙏🏽🥰♥️💪🏽✨

[@ka9202]

Beverly Hills Cop and James Bond movies made for good movie nights in my house growing up.

[@maxinedavieds6104]

Can’t wait to see it! Love Eddie, He’s a keeper.Saw the original BHC in the theater,still a favorite.

[@dalefleming6356]

I LOVE LOVE his stories. He has crossed paths and had such amazing experiences with old Hollywood and music icons. And his delivery is so laid back and nonchallant. I didn't like him when he was young, but now have a new appreciation for him, because his work stands the test of time. Funny and smart then. Funny and smart now.

[@krlm2280]

Mike tysonisms will always be hilarious and <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="153">2:33</a> nostalgic from bhc1 and bhc2

[@AmandaBloom-jd2po]

Cant wait to see this 😍 Love Eddie Murphy!!

[@Empatheticbella]

I can’t wait for this movie seen every one!!! Yayyyyyy yes he is funny hilarious 😂 🤣♥️

[@dawngrzeszczak5173]

Eddie Murphy is always hysterical.😂he is a true legend ❤

[@CarsonDouglas]

Norbit 2 would have everybody on the floor 💀😆 how u doin !

[@deion55]

I was 10 years old watching this movie 🎬

[@randomswedishdude]

Harold Faltermeyer's Axel F is the only tune I learned on the piano 🎹

[@roadrunnerpov]

it took 40 years for us to watch a new beverly hills cop, but it really amazing to see our childhood back on the set . Even me still not born when BHC 3 release . BHC 3 release on year 1994 ,and i was born 2 years later .

[@annettecarlin4800]

Tha'ts a good song cool man.

[@KryptonitePeter]

I just watched two of Beverly Hill movies and loved his acting and especially comic timing was brilliant 😂👍.

[@elove2.038]

I Don't Care what anybody say but....Eddie is My Uncle! ❤😂😂

[@Ali-in8xi]

Don't forget Red Light w/Snoop Lion. Love that song too.

[@sil778]

he look so young

[@jamesmorant1406]

He doesn't look 63

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

Hey Eddie, some of us wanna hear the music too ~ don't be shy 🤓🎶💜

[@RidingQueen101]

Legend✨✨✨✨

[@Da4711Bulldog]

Just watched the movie. I was raised in the 80/90 comedy it was great to see him back!

[@Hhhk345]

“Gettin’ neked in Tahiti!” Oh wait that’s “Metro”

[@dennisbrown2825]

I just watched it 10 out of 10 great movie

[@KHAOE1]

You mean becoming Axel Foley again after 30 years.

[@jeronwashington1536]

I'm excited to watch Beverly Hills Cop 4 on Netflix tonight

[@prof3ssor178]

30 years NOT 40 1994 was the last Beverly Hills Cop movie 🎥🍿

[@ericsilva-gomez2481]

Yeah let’s forget that movie existed

[@AngrySilence]

1994

[@CecilleT-iv4mj]

Watch Bevetly Hills Cop 4: Axel F I really enjoyed and love watching it. I am re-watching again😊 Bevetly Hills Cop 4 deserves to be in theaters. It's worth it

[@karengutloff2004]

Look forward to watching the new Beverly Hills Cop movie on Netflix this weekend.

[@judyharragin5145]

Lobbying means thieving just like the Aipac isreel lobbyist in Washington

[@stylishboy004]

​​@@judyharragin5145What are you on about? He is talking about watching a movie...

[@tbam73]

How does he not have AFI

[@lonewave1]

I always like to listen to interviews with Johnny Wishbone, don't you?

[@CHEQQUEENSNBROOKLYNMF]

I BELIEVE THE SPIRITS OF RICK PRINCE N JAMES SPEAKING TRU EDDIE. TRUST ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheCaliReadingTeacher]

Great job, Boss!!!

[@user-ug6hc8xy2o]

Gail. you got's that right. there's only one Eddie Murphy.

[@champagnepapi66]

Eddie murphy is the goat🐐🐐

[@phunkidruma]

But really Eddie u r funny in a 1985 kind of way...Kudos for conning Holly

[@SockzStudio]

Eddie on Broadway? ILL BE IN THE FRONT ROW!!!!!

[@micheal6901]

Where's Tony Sadiku

[@MyHanck]

40 years is a very very long time and many people have not lived to see this day

[@shannonkayatani3001]

Excellent interview, Ms King 👌

[@LReno-di9cm]

I ❤ it

[@tbam73]

Naturally funny is what so many of these stand up comedians who think they are funny lack. Lack hard!!!

[@jasonnelson8191]

When will we see a remake of the Golden Child ... Come on Eddie with today's special effects it would be Ooo-Tay!!!

[@armandgordon]

I watched 3 Beverly hills cop movies

[@MsKOmedian]

30 years ago...BHC 3 was in 1994

[@phunkidruma]

And Gayle we C U L G B U and opie

[@kalebmanning4425]

Eddie should have had a better 1990s. Eddie Murphy clones like Chris Tucker were getting all the roles then because they were cheaper but now they are forgotten and Eddie is still doing it and looking exactly the same.

[@bradfordmcdermott2063]

Hope he does his old laugh

[@lavettacannon3138]

❤

[@hesfrombarcelona]

I guess they forgot about Beverly Hills Cop III, which came out in 1994. So not sure where they arrived at "after 40 years," since by my arithmetic, it's been about 30.

[@DrVenture45]

I wonder if the thin social climate we currently live in is at the root of his hesitancy to perform stand-up. Nowadays doing a routine is about as safe as traversing a minefield...more than ever before, but I always say, "Sometimes you've got to be able to laugh at yourself"

[@gwshelton4875]

Touchy subject BUT.....since Marlon Brando allegedly had sex with Richard Pryor, how did Eddies dinner with Brando turn out ? Did he put the moves on Murphy ?

[@thegrimyeaper]

CBS needs to learn about deinterlacing

[@blackqueen67]

Eddie Murphy is funny indeed!! He is a Legend. He was funny in the movie "You People"

[@kung-fuhustle5755]

Just finished watching the movie. Awesome as ever. Thx again Eddie for an awesome part 4.

[@fredcasdensworld]

He last played him 30 years ago... not 40....

[@gdottt-wh5bd]

100

[@grammapolice]

Pedantry alert. He’s REPRISING the role for a 3rd time. The first film was not a reprisal.

[@jeshkam]

Achmed? Achwel?

[@user-vy1jy8yp3b]

reevesxmurphy

[@jimmylarson7856]

He keeps saying 42 years in all these interviews. 2024 - 1984 = 40 years not 42

[@ethanmercado4105]

Maybe he means since filming. Figure it takes a year or two to film before the movie comes out. He’s born in 61 & said he was 21 while filming. That would make it approximately 82 / 83 during filming. My best guess.

[@Bangastarch]

Gail knows not to play with Eddie Murphy

[@nb7466]

I hope it's not washed down

[@plowe6751]

Police shenanigans can't happen in 2024 the same way as it did back in the 80's; therefore, you can't make a proper sequel to Beverly Hills Cops in 2024. We live in the age of smartphones with video cameras. We live in a cancel culture where cops get canned for minor offenses if caught on video. Axel Foley hijinks are not possible in 2024.

[@BloodStoriesAreReal]

Gail is soooo full of herself.....she is not the one trust me

[@BlckJohnnyQuest]

💯

[@Faithfullfertilitytv]

E.G.O-Express Goals Out Loud

[@user-zv1ie1hl9u]

Don't want to see that move again OK Just Keep Repeating moves OK

[@phunkidruma]

Eddie will NEVER be on Richard or Pauls level... They opened the door for you and you worship ELVIS...hmmmmmm.

[@teddyjam8134]

Has anyone notice Eddie's laugh has changed over the years? He doesn't laugh the same as he did when he was younger. I noticed this years ago.

[@darrenharris3434]

He said he did this on purpose

[@teddyjam8134]

@@darrenharris3434 I didn't know he said that.

[@darrenharris3434]

@@teddyjam8134 Yeah, in an interview a few years ago, he was asked about this...he said that it was his natural laugh, but whenever someone did an impression of him, they would do the laugh and mess it up, so he forced himself to change it, to get rid of that stereotype

[@teddyjam8134]

@@darrenharris3434 I never saw that interview. Do you know how long ago it was, and who interviewed him? Thanks for the info.

[@darrenharris3434]

@@teddyjam8134 I saw it on yt shorts

[@phunkidruma]

Eddie needs to get his TEETHES fixed...Bro U r eddie and Prince said " your teethes bruh"

[@seriousbusinessourlives]

🐑🪴🚔🚓👮👮‍♂️👮‍♀️✝️🚘angela unluckiest

[@michaelscott7087]

Eddie is a race baiter and look up Shalimar Seiuli

[@termallwilliams8510]

Peoples attention span wouldn't last 14 weeks now

[@partylow1]

Gayle King makes me cringe in her interviewing.

[@rasheemjohnson6739]

Didn't he have son in the bhc tv show

[@Smudger_83.]

Big headed bloke

[@mselle66]

😂once again Hollywood Remakes another because They have no talent to create anything New

[@schiltz371]

lets hope we don't get another COMING TO AMERICA 2!!

[@carlosmcse]

Bad move. It’s just going to ruin what he did before.

[@LReno-di9cm]

Will Smith isnt fit to shine his shoes

[@Mr.EastCoast-oj2xk]

Narcissistic much

[@markb.265]

A couple of early hits and Chicago. Otherwise, his has been the most inexplicably bizarre, misbegotten, and awful choice-laden career I've ever seen. What a waste of an absolute monster talent who, by all public and cinematic appearances, is more and more obsessed with his physical appearance than delivering memorable performances. Goes on inside the Actors Studio and spends the entire time being needlessly cagey and adjusting his collar and cuffs. It wasn't a nervous habit. It was narcissism.

[@floyddallas4240]

Eddie Murphy gonna make you laugh in the movie on stage anywhere…

[@jennifertimlin1371]

Eddie M hasn't been relevant for 20 years. He's still full of himself.

[@ashleybellows8555]

hes a great dad hed retired for them

[@djvapid]

Eddie Murphy is the most overrated, overpaid actor/comedian in the history of Hollywood, solely based on what he's paid versus what the product gross is.

[@enigmanemo9352]

Hollywood certainly wouldn't want to be original. No wonder scriptwriters will be replaced with AI.

[@Ronnyjackson25]

this guy hasn't been funny in 30 years

[@jont8936]

C'mon, u can't say that, he'll call you a racist

[@michaelscott7087]

@@jont8936fr him calling a non race based joke racist was desperate and showed his fragility.

[@CHEQQUEENSNBROOKLYNMF]

SUPER MODEL GAIL MATTERS❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnhallman9232]

didnt like eddie after he got caught with that dude in the back seat

[@michaelscott7087]

Yeah Shalimar Seiuli, he also let me down when he called David Spade racist for hurting his feelings with a non race based joke

[@sonyadrake7843]

also denying Spice Girl Mel B Daughter wasn't his.

[@tiboregoldberger6817]

A Old senior citizens movie movies for senior citizen cop movie adventure great you can bring your grandpa the movies love Grandpa movies

[@CoolForSale]

Too bad this is all your brain could think of to do… 🥲 let’s see your bird brain ideas on a screen 📺

[@emancipatedtalent]

Just don’t watch it. But know that whatever movie you watch in this genre, BHC was the father of. So basically he’s your daddy.