Eddie Murphy’s New Movie Raises Concerns: Is Blue Falcon a Red Flag?

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During the 2010s, Eddie Murphy maintained a relatively quiet career pace, but in recent six years, he’s been quite active. Notable films he’s starred in recently include “Dolemite Is My Name”, “Coming 2 America”, and “Candy Cane Lane”. His latest project is the critically acclaimed “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”, which generated a lot of buzz among Netflix subscribers in 2024. Murphy has another film ready, but he’s also secured an additional sequel to his legacy project now, and early details about the movie have me intrigued.

What New Movie Is Eddie Murphy Set To Lead?

It appears that the 63-year-old actor is gearing up for another action comedy project in his upcoming movie, titled “Blue Falcon.” According to reports, Eddie Murphy has signed a contract with Sony Pictures to headline this film. The Deadline describes it as a two-handed story, where Murphy will portray a former spy who finds himself embroiled in a renewed feud with an old adversary. This conflict reportedly occurs while the actor’s character is trying to reconcile with his estranged son ahead of the latter’s wedding.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the upcoming film I’m involved with was penned by none other than Chad St. John, whose previous works include “Peppermint,” “Replicas,” and “London Has Fallen.” The esteemed writer is also slated to produce this project under his self-titled production banner. Beyond this film, known as “Blue Falcon,” the star-studded cast includes Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, and we wrapped up shooting last year. Unfortunately, during the stunt sequences, a few crew members were injured in an incident that required an investigation. But on a positive note, the actor is also gearing up for “The Pickup” release, another heist film, and of course, there’s the highly anticipated “Shrek 5.

The prospect of enjoying more Eddie Murphy in my life feels delightful, and I’m truly enjoying his recent consistent work. However, there’s a small concern lingering about his latest movie.

Why Am I Concerned About Blue Falcon?

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Throughout his long career spanning four decades, Eddie Murphy has appeared in numerous films, with a notable focus on buddy comedies. To name a few, these include “48 Hrs.”, “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Showtime”, and “I Spy”. However, I worry that the upcoming movie “Blue Falcon” might continue this trend and not bring anything new for Murphy as an actor. While he excels in partner dynamics, they don’t always flow seamlessly.

It’s worth mentioning that a similar narrative structure was employed in the film “Axel F,” specifically through Axel Foley’s dynamic with Detective Bobby Abbott, who was previously dating Foley’s daughter. To elaborate further, the movie produced by Jerry Bruckheimer also delved into an estranged child theme between Axel and his grown-up daughter, Jane. I found it decently executed, but the prospect of witnessing an Academy Award nominee in another similar storyline so swiftly is somewhat disconcerting.

It’s important to keep in mind that “Blue Falcon” might still be a ways off before it hits the screens, and there isn’t much information available about it yet. What I’m trying to convey is my excitement for Eddie Murphy to explore new and vibrant content, which is part of the reason I found the acclaimed “Dolemite” to be such an entertaining performance. Although I can’t predict how this upcoming movie will turn out, being a fan of Eddie Murphy, I’ll definitely catch it when it eventually comes out.

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2025-01-30 04:07