'The Interview': Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back

[@roc7880]

we still wait for his next movies. he will never become obsolete.

[@ellenfalls1330]

I *hope* Eddie makes that movie ("Soul, Soul, Soul"). I'll die laughing. "The doctor says if I sing one more note I might die."

[@HollywoodNobody]

The man is a genius and a brilliant actor. So talented. But what was racist about Spade’s joke? Mean spirited perhaps, but racist?

[@GoldBearanimationsYT]

Bro looks good for 63

[@wygantsh]

Eddie is a creative genius who knows how be Hollywood rich and still be a normal guy

[@drdread9896]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lau_dhondt]

I think that Murphy never liked that people confused his on camera 'comedic being' with his real much more sober and reflexive personality. It's to his credit imo. I remember him going on Howard Stern, everyone expecting him to goof off completely and finding it difficult to get into Stern's early reality TV-style silliness. It's no surprise he chose for early retirement out of entertainment, and became a modest family man once he could afford to do so. (the movie 'Pluto Nash' def helped him make that decision :) ) Axel Foley is timeless though. Much love for Eddie Murphy.

[@hedmunds4]

I enjoyed Pluto Nash. Funny movie.

[@lau_dhondt]

@@hedmunds4 haven’t seen it tbh, but Murphy has often expressed regret about doing that movie

[@di2743]

Much respect for Eddie Murphy n his integrity over all these yrs. He kept his nose clean n stayed in his Eddie Murphy lane. Confident / Respectful / intelligent n INTUITIVE / Funny / interested n interesting. I love his stories he's met n spent time w/ some of the greats. His chill n chuckle ❤❤🙌👏🫶💪

[@jawssyjabber]

I love Eddie so much he is one of my top 3 comedians ever. My mom had all his cassette tapes back in the day and I would listen to them when she wasn’t around and laugh hysterically. I’ll say I was in the 6th grade or so. He’s been my favorite ever since. Even as I grew up. I still love all his works. Job well done Eddie. Let’s give this man his flowers 💐 👏🏾 🙌🏾🫡

[@american_cosmic]

i loved Raw and Delirious... two of the funniest comedy specials i've ever seen.

[@jfoust7945]

SOUL SOUL SOUL!!! PLEASE!!!!!!

[@mr.o6240]

I love how Eddie has always seemed to be in his own world like his unmade comedic bio pic that he has stored In his phone.

[@nickbarkley1391]

I hate how Eddie has become lazy and scared. I remember back in 2019 when he started working with Netflix and he was saying he would return to stand up. But I think he's right about covid. It warped life for us all. But he says he likes doing nothing and that ain't healthy. And he said he refused to run down some steps while shooting Beverly Hills Cop 4. Not even just move a little bit quicker. He said "don't call me with anything you wouldn't offer to Morgan Freeman. Morgan was 63 in like 2000-2002 and he was still doing action stunts and running. Movies like 'Along Came A Spider'. I love Eddie and look forward to BHC4 and more projects. But I hope Eddie Murphy finds his passion for comedy again and realize doing stand up isn't a step down or a veteran going back to the front lines. Kevin Hart is the modern day Eddie and still does stand up. Eddie doesn't have to tour. Any streaming platform would probably offer Eddie Murphy $50,000,000 or more right now for a hour long stand up comedy special

[@Historian212]

You write as though you know him, and what may be his physical or emotional challenges. You don’t know the things he doesn’t reveal to the public, stuff he went through, whatever. He has every right to steer his own course. He’s given plenty, got rewarded for it, and can go his own way. He owes you (and the rest of us) nothing. When most of us do a job, we don’t see the response plastered all over the world, we don’t have millions of people talking about us or criticizing what we do. Maybe wealth and fame didn’t bring him peace. If you haven’t walked in his shoes, you don’t have the right to say what he should do (unless he breaks the law).

[@nickbarkley1391]

@Historian212 I can appreciate your comment but that's the difference between entertainers + politicians and the rest of us. They exploit themselves, their career and business. As a historian you know this based on the many people recorded throughout history. Regular people don't get recorded as much unless they were FAMOUS for something they did or said. I don't know Eddie Murphy personally but my comments are based on the information he has provided. And my logic is sound. They're going to do a Beverly hills cop 5 and he is reluctant to skip a step or 2 down a small stairway at the entrance of a building. This interview was a revelation to his fans, that he isn't exactly the superstar you thought he was. He refrains from challenges, he's not physically active sitting on the couch all the time (his words, different interview), he considers stand up comedy to be beneath him by saying him doing it is like a Colonel or General going back to fight on the front lines. I don't need to know to him personally to reiterate what he said himself. And I think the rejection of stand up pisses me off the most because while his acting in Netflix's 'You People' was good and the movie as a fun drama was good. It just wasn't funny. I'm praying that's not the case tomorrow when I watch BHC4

[@SaleemMajor]

He owes you or anyone NOTHING

[@nickbarkley1391]

@@SaleemMajor I appreciate your opinion, but I know it's irrelevant.

[@Alcopone46]

I love eddie murphy he changed my life when I was 14 and watch boomerang for the first time and it shaped my early life and ( Marcus Graham ) that's who I wanted to be and become in my own way .. Love that dude thank you Ed your the man!

[@lau_dhondt]

childhood hero

[@popeye697]

If Eddie never makes Soul Soul Soul, he needs to release the trailer by itself on Funny or Die

[@onewilmore]

The Question: "Why don't you lean towards the challenge?" PERFECTION! 👌🏾

[@skorpiolovesmith]

Amazing interviews

[@theboyisnotright6312]

37:28 I was a teenager in the 80s, graduated 1988. We all thought he was hilarious. Looking back, mmm maybe funny but not as funny as i remember. Caught Beverly hills cop on tv a few weeks ago and had to turn it off. Not even a.chuckle. Then heard how he acted on movie set, like a diva, he had his time and its over now.

[@MariaSanchez-i3b]

Sometimes when I’m alone I relate to myself. 😂

[@leoSaunders]

why was this posted twice :S

[@rickricky6421]

Just finished this. This is one of the greatest interviews ive ever heard, and definitely the best interview of Eddie Ive heard. This is the closest Ive felt to knowing what Eddie is really like

[@nickbarkley1391]

As soon as the journalist said he loves Bowfinger best it all came full circle and a light dawned on me. This journalist sounds exactly like Eddie's geek white guy impersonation and bowfinger (the character) and Steve Martin seem just like the type of characters this guy would identify with and relate to.

[@martinfletcher6492]

Awesome interview! Thank you NYT!

[@savtelly3817]

Eddie Murphy was my first crush lmbo I was around 9 or 10. Love his work so much especially nutty professor and Life.

[@QuagmiresDooflab]

No flops? He never watched Best Defence.

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

Man what i say is Eddie sounds healthy of mind. He limits his exposure to media, he lives in the present, he makes his kids a priority, he didnt get caught up in the comedic destructive drug life, he knows his roots, he doesnt let himself buy into the 'only a stand up comic', he pushes back against ignorant narratives like Ebony, etc. Yeah he's not wild and unhinged and raw anymore but he's allowed to be human being and be a responsible family man and not entertain every moment he's being recorded. There's way more value for men today to learn from his example than if he were just a comic. He's right about the miracle odds of just being alive, let alone all the nuance that happens in every persons life. If we could all embrace that mindset of gratitude we would be capable of great things.

[@iiicuuubreathingfullyoohoohooh]

50:30 - 50:47 Eddie Murphy: “Do you know who Peg Leg Bates is? Interviewer David Marchese: ‘No who is Peg Leg Bates? ‘ I needed to hear Eddie Murphy’s reaction to that answer. 😂😅😊

[@yousefhawsawi1989]

Is this the same last video?

[@whateverwhatever5715]

I love Eddie ...but damn i loved Charlie Murphy...miss that guy so much !

[@ErinT80]

I adore Eddie, but I’ve read too many blind items about him not allowing people to talk to him on movie sets and other things. All celebrities are the same to me.

[@hannahsdrawings8664]

I'm not the one to condemn movies just because white actors played Black or Indian characters. But has anyone ever at least talked about cancelling The Nutty Profesor for Lance Perkins played by Eddie Murphy?

[@cleta2045]

My favorite role of Eddie's is the very much under the radar "Mr. Church". Now that was an oscar winning performance! Hearing the interview, I now understand his sensitive portrayal of that character.

[@ElizabethWaters2011]

I think that Eddie Murphy is a substantial icon to the entertainment industry. However, not in the same greatness as Elvis, Jackson, and Prince. Elvis created Rock and Roll. Michael created Pop. Prince was the greatest guitar player and additionally played 51 other instruments. Eddie Murphy is a player in many fields successfully but did not create comedy or have an exceptional greatness like the three listed above. Perhaps it helps sell your podcasts. But please, let's get real. None of his movies are mind blowing exceptional. Comedy is great but not all encompassing. We are humans, we are not colors. If you're going to promote someone just be honest.

[@andiestewart7423]

He made his dough and left us lol I’ve always loved him and still do. I’m ready for some stand up. We know his humor and if you don’t like it, don’t listen!!

[@rickricky6421]

Eddie and Donald Glover seem like kindred souls. Both artists who got known initially for one talent, but in terms of entertainment, they can do it all.

[@demetriusdillard2863]

Excellent interview! Eddie Murphy is a legend!

[@brankogredelj6153]

Felt like the interviewer did some subtle cheap shots

[@KC-nd7nt]

Axel movie sucked .

[@stevenwymor1398]

Eddie has little to no understanding of the history of Black Hollywood. He wrongly thinks that somehow he invented or created it. He’s mistaken. And he’s still got a chip on his shoulder about criticism of any kind.

[@SCUBONZIES]

Learning that we can't bring it back though ,

[@thevagabond07]

🤣🤣😜

[@gloria.]

Why didn't he make more. Dr doolittle

[@Historian212]

Because he’s not a puppet on a string, and has every right to do as much or as little as he wants.

[@gloria.]

He was a performer in the 80s... he is lame because he could have been great but chose to fail

[@gloria.]

@@ThatonedudeCR12956 he clearly is. Thus he is doing this publicity tour to try to get some respect. But respect is earned not given.

[@gloria.]

@@ThatonedudeCR12956 if a performer won't respect his audience, he doesn't get their respect. Simple as that. He is a failure.

[@MickLeonardJD]

Terrible interview.

[@Dfturcott]

And he’s still pissy about a throw away SNL joke from 30 years ago from David spade. Get over it you prima Donna.

[@ghanasoul]

Ha. I know. Maybe Eddie forgot cuz it was 42 years ago, but he did a vicious put down on Garrett Morris during a Weekend Update segment back in 1980. Eddie seems to be someone that can dish it out but can’t take it.

[@bobclark6319]

He says he's cool with David Spade. The interviewer asked him about cheap shots and he replied. Has Spade won an Emmy or any awards yet? The funniest thing he was involved in is when his male assistant tased him after Spade made a sexual advance

[@ghanasoul]

@@bobclark6319 i still think it was petty for someone that spent 4 years on a TV show making fun of everyone would be so upset over someone just saying 5 words. 🙄 “Hey, look a falling star”

[@MissPerriwinkle]

couldnt pay me to watch his films...

[@ramonalejandrosuare]

Then why are you here?

[@bobclark6319]

Couldnt pay me to watch Sofia Coppola or David Lynch films either. But I'm sure you break your neck to be first in line so you can seem hip and relevant to your "circle"

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

David Lynch? Is it trendy to like 90s camp psycho dramas?

[@cafeAmericano]

If by look back you mean he's ready to play the woke card and accuse everybody of racism for perfectly hilarious jokes because that's the fashionable thing to do now.

[@BIPPITYYIPYIP]

hehe, yeah, he's woke, remember what he used to do? and if it's 'used to do'...mmhmm.