Eddie Murphy on Reprising His Role as Axel Foley and the Only Time He Bombed During Stand-Up

Eddie Murphy talks about reprising his role as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Kevin Bacon playing the perfect villain and his daughter and son-in-law both making cameos in the film.


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[ScriptChamber]

"We got everybody ALIVE to come back"....LOL

[tbz]

2:10 ... will never tire of this man's giggle /laugh when he amuses himself.

[mzunnurain]

He stopped his car to wave at our tour bus in Hollywood. Asked us how was the tour.

[gaignunkukai]

For 63 years old he doesn't even look anywhere close to that. So nostalgic to see him reprising his role as axel foley.

[olorin]

You know it’s a great interview when the guest and the host giggle freely and frequently.

[tisdue]

he's always been a soft spoken, humble guy. unless he's performing. Legendary talent.

[dvsmr]

If you want a lesson in how to be cool, watch an Eddie Murphy interview. No ego, not trying too hard, just chill, smooth, and confident.

[odradekk]

This was a blast! The funniest and loosest I’ve seen Eddie in recent years. This one is for the books.

[lyndsey]

Eddie Murphy IS my childhood. I will always love him!

[dmochat]

Seth got EDDIE FREAKIN MURPHY!! That is so damn cool!!! 😎

[SassySimian]

EDGY MURPHY'S BACK!
Damn, we missed you Axel.

[philiq]

That "one of my daughter ACTS as a painter" joke went over everyone's head. Eddie's an absolute legend. 😂😂😂

[kateuhler]

When I was a kid, I must've watched The Golden Child like 20 times. Me and my sisters thought he was the funniest human ever in that movie. 😂 "I said I-I-I-I-I want the

[NOJUSTNOALWAYSNO]

Beverly Hills Cop 2 was my first date movie! Eddie is amazing.

[MrCityslickerktm]

2 segments for Eddie (18 minutes total)🐐
His appearance on Fallon the other night lasted all of 7 minutes.

[ajewel]

The subtle (laughing I assume!) camera shake ≈ min 9:25 made me so happy!

[nerfherder]

Eddie Murphy is a national treasure, the looks, the laugh. He looks incredible, but the fact that he has spent the last decade or two focused on being there for his family earns my respect.

[karmarube]

I love it when they bring back everybody that's still alive for the sequel :)

[toodlesoops]

Eddie's Mr. Rogers was his absolutely positively most hilarious role

[lynettewilson]

Eddie Murphy and Kevin Bacon my favorite actors