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2 days ago
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Eddie Murphy Says Turning Down 'Rush Hour' for ‘Holy Man' Was a ‘No-Brainer'
Hindsight is 20/20. Eddie Murphy is among the many Hollywood stars who have passed on a role that they regret until this day. In an interview with Speedy Morman on 360 with Speedy, Murphy spoke about choosing Holy Man over the role of Detective James Carter, which ultimately went to Chris Tucker. "They came to me, and they was like, it was two scripts," he recalled. "It was like, 'It's Rush Hour, and it's going to be [an] action comedy, and you're gonna be [with] Jackie Chan. And it's action, summertime, running, and all this physical stuff." "And this other one was, 'You in a robe in Miami.' I was like, hey, hey, hey," Murphy continued, referencing his role in Holy Man. "It was a no-brainer! And we went to Miami, and made a horrendous film." COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. The 64-year-old actor and comedian almost immediately walked back calling Holy Man "horrendous." The 1998 movie currently has a 12 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so he may be onto something. Murphy also confessed to turning down the role of Hoke Colburn in Driving Miss Daisy, which earned Morgan Freeman an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Even though the part was initially developed for him, Eddie was adamant that he "wasn't doing no s**tlike that." Murphy confirmed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that he turned down Ghostbusters in favor of Beverly Hills Cop, and passed on Who Framed Roger Rabbit because he did not believe in the idea of pairing animation with actual people. Related Products Blue Note Records Terence Blanchard - The Comedian CD $13.98 , Blue Note Records Freddie Roach - Good Move LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) $38.98 , Blue Note Records Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue LP (Tone Poet Vinyl Series) $38.98 , Blue Note Records Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) $27.98 Related News , , Related News Shooting Near Atlanta's Emory University and CDC Leaves Suspect Dead, Officer Injured Dave Franco 'Open' to Playing Luigi Mangione — With One Condition COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess. Making Culture Pop. Find the latest entertainment news and the best in music, pop culture, sneakers, style and original shows. Solve the daily Crossword
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6 days ago
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- Black America Web
Trending On The Timeline: Why Eddie Murphy Said No to Rush Hour
Source: ione nicole thomas / IONE, VIA NICOLE THOMAS Eddie Murphy recently revealed a career decision during a conversation with Speedy that left fans imagining what could have been. When discussing iconic movie roles he passed up, Murphy shared he chose to star in Holy Man instead of taking a lead role in the classic action-comedy Rush Hour . Presented with two drastically different scripts—one involving an action-packed partnership with Jackie Chan and the other featuring a more laid-back premise set in Miami—Murphy deemed the latter 'an easy choice.' However, Holy Man ultimately bombed at the box office, leaving Murphy to reflect on the decision, especially as Rush Hour went on to become a cultural phenomenon. The segment shifted to appreciation for Chris Tucker, who took on the Rush Hour role alongside Jackie Chan and delivered a performance that is now considered irreplaceable. Tucker's blend of quirky humor and effortless swagger solidified the franchise's success, with many agreeing that he put his distinctive stamp on the role. DJ Misses conveyed that, while Murphy could have brought his own unique flair, Tucker made the role unforgettable. Fans were also reminded of Rush Hour 's enduring popularity, still gracing TV screens regularly. And as Murphy enjoys a celebrated career, this moment stands as a fascinating 'what if' in Hollywood history. SEE ALSO
New York Post
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Eddie Murphy defends this maligned movie — despite rumors it cost him ‘Dreamgirls' Oscar
Eddie Murphy isn't afraid to admit that he loves 'Norbit.' The actor and comedian, 64, recently defended his critically maligned 2007 comedy which many believe caused Murphy to lose an Oscar for his performance in 2006's 'Dreamgirls.' 'I love 'Norbit,'' Murphy told Complex. ''Norbit' came out right after I got that Oscar nomination. There were articles like, 'How can he get an Oscar, he did this?' They're two different movies.' 7 Eddie Murphy in 'Norbit.' ©DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I wrote 'Norbit' with my brother, Charlie, and we think 'Norbit' is funny,' he continued. 'Here's the thing with 'Norbit,' it came out and they gave me a Razzie Awards for worst actress, worst actor and worst actor of the decade. And I was like, 'Come on now, sh-t ain't that bad.'' Murphy said in conclusion, 'I like 'Norbit.' To this day, I like 'Norbit.' There's stuff in 'Norbit' that makes me laugh.' 7 Eddie Murphy at 'The Pickup' premiere in Los Angeles on July 27. Jim Ruymen/UPI/Shutterstock 7 Eddie Murphy (center), Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose in 'Dreamgirls.' ©DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection In the Brian Robbins-directed comedy, Murphy portrays multiple roles including the title character's overweight wife, Rasputia. The film, which also stars Thandie Newton, Terry Crews, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Marlon Wayans, was panned by critics and was nominated for eight Razzie Awards. 7 Eddie Murphy in 'Norbit.' ©DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 Eddie Murphy as Rasputia in 'Norbit.' ©DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection One week before 'Norbit' came out, Murphy received his first Oscar nomination for best supporting actor for his turn as soul singer James 'Thunder' Early in 'Dreamgirls.' Murphy won at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors' Guild Awards during that award season, but due to the supposed 'Norbit effect,' he lost at the 2007 Academy Awards to Alan Arkin for 'Little Miss Sunshine.' The Bill Condon-directed musical drama still took home two Oscars, including best supporting actress for Jennifer Hudson. 7 Eddie Murphy, Anika Noni Rose in 'Dreamgirls.' ©DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection During the Complex interview, Murphy pushed back on 'Norbit' being on of his worst movies and instead named 1998's 'Holy Man' and 2002's 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash.' Murphy also revealed that he turned down Chris Tucker's role in 'Rush Hour' to do 'Holy Man.' 'It was a no-brainer,' he said of the decision that didn't pay off. 'Then we went to Miami and made a horrendous film. But it was easy to go. But I have to stop saying it was 'horrendous'—the movie was soft, it wasn't a great picture.' 7 Eddie Murphy appears on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' in May 2025. Getty Images After his string of poorly received films including 'Norbit,' Murphy took a few years off from acting. 'I was making sh-tty movies,' Murphy said on Marc Maron's podcast back in 2021. 'I was like, 'This sh-t ain't fun. They're giving me Razzies…Motherf—ers gave me the 'worst actor ever' Razzie. [So I thought], 'Maybe it's time to take a break.''
New York Post
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Eddie Murphy reveals list of ‘worst movies' he's released
Eddie Murphy is about as candid as Hollywood stars come, with the actor name dropping the 'worst movies' he's featured in. The US blockbuster legend, 64, sat down for an interview for Complex's '360 With Speedy' series when he was asked to rank his top four best films. Advertisement With a stacked resume of beloved movies, Murphy flipped the question, saying it would be 'easier to name my four worst movies'. Without further ado, Murphy said 2002's 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash' was one of his biggest bombs. Indeed, the comedy sci-fi was not just one of Murphy's top failures, but one of the worst flops in cinema history, grossing $7 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $100 million. 5 Eddie Murphy appears in a scene of 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash,' released in August 2002. REUTERS Advertisement Next, Murphy named 1998 'Holy Man,' which also starred Jeff Goldblum and Kelly Preston. It made $12 million against a budget of $60 million, and received largely negative reviews from critics. Interviewer Speedy Morman then prompted Murphy about his 2007 film 'Norbit,' which despite being a box office success, was pummelled by critics and audiences alike. 5 Eddie Murphy portrays Rasputia Latimore and Norbit in 'Norbit.' Bruce McBroom Advertisement The film saw Murphy play multiple characters, including the titular role Norbit and his tyrannical wife Rasputia. 'I love 'Norbit,'' Murphy argued. 'You know, 'Norbit' came out right after I got an Oscar nomination [for 'Dreamgirls']. So there was articles like, 'How could he get an Oscar when he did this?' They're two different movies. 'I wrote it with my brother Charlie. We think 'Norbit' is funny. Advertisement 5 Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum and Kelly Preston during a scene of 'Holy Man.' 'They gave me a Razzie for worst actor, worst actress and worst actor of the decade for that … Come on, that s–t ain't that bad. 'To this day I like it. Stuff in 'Norbit' makes me laugh.' As for his top four, Murphy named 'Coming to America,' 'The Nutty Professor,' 'Shrek,' and 'Dreamgirls.' '48 Hrs' also got a special mention. 5 Rosario Dawson and Eddie Murphy perform in a scene of 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash,' released on Aug. 16, 2002. REUTERS 5 Eddie Murphy appears on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' on May 28, 2025. Jennifer Hudson Show/Youtube The star dropped several other pop culture revelations in the interview, including that he denied the lead role in 1998 hit 'Rush Hour' – which later went to Chris Tucker – to instead feature in the aforementioned 'Holy Man.' 'They came to me with two scripts; 'Rush Hour,' it's an action comedy with Jackie Chan, all this action. And this other one ['Holy Man'] is you in a robe in Miami. Advertisement 'And I was like, 'no-brainer'. And we went to Miami and made a horrendous film. But it was easy,' he laughed. 'Sorry, I gotta stop saying [it was] horrendous.' Elsewhere, Murphy revealed he's only ever had to audition once for a role his entire career. That was for 'Saturday Night Live!,' which proved to be his industry break in 1980 aged just 19. Advertisement 'Never [auditioned for a movie],' Murphy said. 'I'm the only actor … No actor can make such a bold statement. That they only had one audition their whole life. 'It makes other actors sick though.'
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08-08-2025
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Hollywood star Eddie Murphy lists ‘worst movies' he's released
Don't miss out on the headlines from Movies. Followed categories will be added to My News. Eddie Murphy is about as candid as Hollywood stars come, with the actor name dropping the 'worst movies' he's featured in. The US blockbuster legend, 64, sat down for an interview for Complex's 360 With Speedy series when he was asked to rank his top four best films. With a stacked resume of beloved movies, Murphy flipped the question, saying it would be 'easier to name my four worst movies'. Without further ado, Murphy said 2002's The Adventures of Pluto Nash was one of his biggest bombs. Indeed, the comedy sci-fi was not just one of Murphy's top failures, but one of the worst flops in cinema history, grossing $US7 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $US100 million. Eddie Murphy lists his worst movies Video Player is loading. Play Video This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. X Learn More Loaded : 15.40% 0:00 Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. 00:19 SUBSCRIBER ONLY Eddie Murphy lists his worst movies more more films he considers to be his biggest bombs. The Hollywood legend has named the...... ... more Eddie Murphy in ascene from film 'The Adventures of Pluto Nash'. Next, Murphy named 1998 Holy Man, which also starred Jeff Goldblum and Kelly Preston. It made $US12 million against a budget of $US60 million, and received largely negative reviews from critics. Kelly Preston, Jeff Goldblum and Eddie Murphy in a scene from 'Holy Man', which Murphy said was one of his worst. Interviewer Speedy Morman then prompted Murphy about his 2007 film Norbit, which despite being a box office success, was pummelled by critics and audiences alike. The film saw Murphy play multiple characters, including the titular role Norbit and his tyrannical wife Rasputia. 'I love Norbit,' Murphy argued. 'You know, Norbit came out right after I got an Oscar nomination [for Dreamgirls]. So there was articles like, 'How could he get an Oscar when he did this?' They're two different movies. 'I wrote it with my brother Charlie. We think Norbit is funny. 'They gave me a Razzie for worst actor, worst actress and worst actor of the decade for that … Come on, that s**t ain't that bad. 'To this day I like it. Stuff in Norbit makes me laugh.' Despite it being panned, Murphy said he 'loves' Norbit. Picture: AP Photo/Bruce McBroom, DreamWorks As for his top four, Murphy named Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, Shrek and Dreamgirls. 48 Hrs also got a special mention. The star dropped several other pop culture revelations in the interview, including that he denied the lead role in 1998 hit Rush Hour – which later went to Chris Tucker – to instead feature in the aforementioned Holy Man. 'They came to me with two scripts; Rush Hour, it's an action comedy with Jackie Chan, all this action. And this other one [Holy Man] is you in a robe in Miami. 'And I was like, 'no-brainer'. And we went to Miami and made a horrendous film. But it was easy,' he laughed. 'Sorry, I gotta stop saying [it was] horrendous.' Murphy and his wife Australian actress Paige Butcher at the July premiere of his new movie 'The Pickup'. Picture: Robyn BECK/AFP Elsewhere, Murphy revealed he's only ever had to audition once for a role his entire career. That was for Saturday Night Live!, which proved to be his industry break in 1980 aged just 19. 'Never [auditioned for a movie],' Murphy said. 'I'm the only actor … No actor can make such a bold statement. That they only had one audition their whole life. 'It makes other actors sick though.' Originally published as Hollywood star Eddie Murphy lists 'worst movies' he's released
