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“Shrek 5” Confirmed, Original Stars Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, And Mike Myers In Talks To Reprise Beloved Roles

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It’s been over ten years since the last instalment in the Shrek franchise, Shrek Forever After, landed in theatres. However, now, executives at DreamWorks have decided that it’s finally the perfect time to bring back the world’s favourite ogre, hopefully restoring him to his former glory. In an interview with Variety, Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri shared the big news, even hinting that we may hear the return of some beloved original voice actors in the forthcoming project.

“Talks are starting now, and every indication that we’ve gotten is there’s tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return,” he told the outlet. The entertainers in question are Mike Myers, who voiced Shrek, as well as his bride, Princess Fiona (taken on by Cameron Diaz). Of course, the case wouldn’t be complete without Eddie Murphy, who brings the beloved Donkey to life in the first four Shrek films. “We anticipate the cast coming back,” Meledandri noted, though he made it clear that no one has officially signed on the dotted line as of right now.

Shrek 5 is “In Development” at Dreamworks

Mike Myers with “Shrek” during “Shrek the Third” Los Angeles Premiere – Red Carpet at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California, United States. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)

While chatting with Variety, the industry executive expressed his joy over reading about Murphy’s interest in DreamWorks producing an entire series of films based solely on his character. “If [they] ever came with another Shrek, I’d do it in two seconds,” the Haunted Mansion actor previously confirmed. “I love Donkey. They did Puss In Boots movies. I was like, ‘They should have done a Donkey movie.’” By his standards, Eddie thinks that his four-legged critter is far funnier than Antonio Banderas’.

As for the other former cast members, Diaz announced her retirement from the acting industry in 2018. However, she recently stepped back into the spotlight for an upcoming project called Back in Action, which also stars Kyle Chandler, Jamie Foxx, and Glenn Close. According to DailyMail, the Netflix Original is expected to drop in 2024. Finally, regarding Myers, the Canadian has also been in talks to reprise his classic role as Austin Powers as of late, though it remains unclear if we’ll see that come to fruition. Are you excited about Shrek 5? Let us know in the comments, and revisit the original 2001 film’s trailer below.

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D.C. Young Fly To Join Eddie Murphy In “Candy Cane Lane”

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D.C. Young Fly has been added to the cast of Prime Video’s holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane. He will join the previously announced cast of Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, and Danielle Pinnock. Also announced to the cast was Ken Marino and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. Reginald Hudlin will direct the film. Kelly Younger penned the script, inspired by his own experiences of the holidays during his childhood.

Story details are still under wraps and have not yet been released. The movie is filming in Los Angeles as part of the California Film & Television Tax Credit program. The film will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories across the globe. This is the first of Eddie Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal contracted with Amazon Studios. Eddie Murphy Productions’ Eddie Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster are producing. Also producing are Brian Grazer and Karen Lunder from Imagine Entertainment.

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D.C. Young Fly arrives to the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic,)

Fans know D.C. Young Fly from Wild’n Out with Nick Cannon. He is also the host of 85 South, a popular podcast. He recently played the lead role on the film How High 2. Additionally, he recently starred in the New Line reboot of House Party. He was also a returning character on 50 Cent’s hit show, BMF. Innovative Artists and Fox Rothschild represent D.C. Young Fly.

Candy Cane Lane also added Ken Marino to the cast. His most recent work includes the HBO Max series, The Other Two. He has additionally been in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Fresh Off The Boat. Marino wrote and starred in Wanderlust and Role Models. He made his directorial debut with How To Be A Latin Lover in 2017. Additionally, he will star in the revival of Party Down, airing on February 24 on Starz. Artists First and UTA represent Marino. Angela Johnson-Reyes is a stand-up comedian with six comedy specials under her belt. She has also guest-starred on Superstore, Life & Beth, and Enough Said. UTA and Levity Talent represent Johnson-Reyes.

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Eddie Murphy Jokes That Martin Lawrence Is Paying For Their Children’s Wedding

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Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are undeniably two of the biggest names in comedy. As it turns out, their families might become intertwined in the near future, and if that’s the case, the former specifically expects the latter to pay for the wedding ceremony.

The duo’s children, Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy have been publicly dating since June 2021. As it turns out, their parents aren’t the ones who first introduced them. According to PEOPLE, they previously “became really good friends because we bonded on a lot of things.”

The fact that they both grew up in Hollywood allowed the young couple to better “[understand] each other.” Additionally, Jasmin and Eric are both the firstborn children of their fathers.

Martin shares his daughter with his ex-wife, Patricia Southall. The German-born actor is also a father to 20-year-old Amara and 22-year-old Iyanna. As for Murphy, his aforementioned son is the eldest of 10. Eric’s mother is The Haunted Mansion‘s ex, Paulette McNeely.

Imprisoned for life, Ray Gibson (Martin Lawrence, l) and Ray Gibson (Eddie Murphy)have a humorous way of looking at life in “Life.” 1999 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Last summer, Jasmin’s dad joked about having his Life co-star pay for their kid’s wedding during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Recently, Murphy responded to his friend’s comments, playfully teasing, “That’s not how it goes.”

“My daughter just got married, and I had to pay — really had to pay,” the 61-year-old explained. “You have to do the same, Martin. “Don’t try to switch it up — don’t try to change no shit, do no Hollywood switch. You’re paying for the wedding. If it goes down, Martin is paying. And the wedding better be wonderful.”

Besides planning a wedding, Eddie Murphy may also be back on a film set in the near future. He recently appeared alongside Nia Long, Jonah Hill, and Lauren London in Netflix’s You People, and now, the Brooklyn native has said that she’d love to act alongside the comedian in another romantic comedy.

Read everything she had to say about that here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Eddie Murphy Says He’s Down For A ‘Donkey’ Spin-Off Movie: ‘I’d Do It In Two Seconds’

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With Puss In Boots getting 3 of his own spinoff movies and a Nickelodeon TV show, Eddie Murphy is wondering why Shrek creators didn’t give Donkey the same love. In a recent interview, the comedy legend said that he’d agree to do another Shrek movie and even a Donkey spin-off “in two seconds.”

“I’d absolutely be open if they ever came with another Shrek, I’d do it in two seconds. I love Donkey,” Murphy shared with ETalk. “You know, they did Puss In Boots movies. I was like, ‘They should have did a Donkey movie. Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots. I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he ain’t as funny as the Donkey.”

“I would do a Donkey movie. I would do another Shrek in two seconds.”

The interviewer then told Murphy that he should pull some strings to get a Donkey movie done. Murphy said that decision is all up to Dreamworks.

“That’s Dreamworks Animation,” he said. “They have to want to do it. Dreamworks, if you all want to do it, just call me. I’m ready, I’m sitting and ready to do Donkey.”

Murphy is fresh off the release of You People, which co-stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long, Jonah Hilla and Lauren London. Murphy was also recently awarded the Cecil B. DeMille award at the 2023 Golden Globes. In his acceptance speech, he shared the three things that will guarantee you success in Hollywood: 1. paying your taxes, 2. minding your business, 3. keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out your f*****g mouth.

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Netflix’s You People Opens with 2.8 Million Household Viewers

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Netflix's You People Opens with 2.8 Million Household Viewers

You People is a Netflix smash. The new movie starring Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, Lauren London, and Nia Long was watched by 2.8 million households from Friday, Jan. 27 to Sunday, Jan. 29.

The movie is now the second biggest movie premier of the past six months for the streaming service.

The approximately 3 million households attraction for You People was second only to The Gray Man, which launched in summer 2022. According to Samba TV, You People even outperformed the current Oscar candidate Glass Onion in its opening weekend.

Philadelphia, PA over-indexed the most (+60%) of the top 25 largest DMAs, followed by Atlanta, GA (+35%) and Detroit, MI (+20%). You People outperformed Gen Z (A20-24) and millennial (A25-34) households by 8% and 3%, respectively. It was significantly over-indexed with Black households (59%), and somewhat with Hispanic households (2%).

“Netflix’s latest star-packed rom-com ‘You People’ struck gold with audiences this weekend, blowing past the opening audience numbers of ‘Glass Onion’ to become the second biggest movie premiere for the streamer in the past six months in initial two-day viewership. Led by legendary comedian Eddie Murphy, ‘You People’ drew nearly 3 million households in its first weekend on Netflix, the most viewers for any recent Netflix original movie since this summer’s ‘The Gray Man.’ 

“Helmed by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, the movie particularly resonated with Black households, who were overwhelmingly more likely to watch the movie than the national average – 59% more likely in fact, with The City of Brotherly Love, Atlanta, and Detroit all significantly over-indexing the national average viewership by strong double digits. Younger audiences were also drawn into the rom-com, including Gen Z and millennial households who also over-indexed in viewership.

“Recognizing the cross generational and diverse appeal of Eddie Murphy, Netflix leaned in and heavily-promoted the movie with prime placements during the Eagles vs. 49ers football game which no doubt helped lift overall discovery and drive tune in this weekend.”

– Dallas Lawrence, SVP at Samba TV

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Nia Long Says She’d Do Another Rom-Com With Eddie Murphy

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Nia Long says that she sees herself working with Eddie Murphy again on a rom-com in the future. The two recently starred alongside one another in the Netflix comedy, You People.

Speaking about the opportunity with Essence, Long reflected on realizing her long-time goal of working with Murphy.

“And there’s been so many times in my career where I was close to working with Eddie and it just didn’t quite happen. Okay. And so this time I actually got a chance to work them,” Long said. “I wanna do it again because I feel like there’s like a rom-com or something later on.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: Nia Long attends the Stage 6 and Screen Gems world premiere of “Missing” at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Los Angeles on January 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

You People hit Netflix back on January 27. In addition to Murphy and Long, the film stars Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more. It follows a young couple who deal with culture clashes, generational divides, and more.

As for Eddie Murphy, the legendary comedian recently revealed that he’s open to reprising his iconic role as Donkey from Shrek. The comments come following the success of the spin-off film, Puss in Boots.

“I’d absolutely be open if they ever came with another Shrek, I’d do it in two seconds. I love Donkey,” Murphy told Etalk. “You know, they did Puss in Boots movies. I was like, ‘They should have did a Donkey movie. Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots.’ I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he ain’t funny as the Donkey.”

Check out a trailer for You People below and be on the lookout for the film streaming on Netflix.

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[WATCH] Eddie Murphy Recalls Being Snowed In At Rick James’ House for 2 Weeks

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The infamous stories of Rick James and the Murphy brothers, Eddie and Charlie, will forever be intertwined with The Dave Chappelle Show and his “Real Hollywood Stories”, but the living legend appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to explain how the 80s disco hit “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy feat. Rick James even came to fruition.

The Trading Places actor detailed how he ended up staying at James’ house in Buffalo past the time allotted to record the track due to a huge snowstorm.

“We were snowed in for two weeks,” Murphy explained. “We were supposed to go up for the weekend. I went up there to record ‘Party All The Time’ …maybe the most fun I ever had…one of my fondest memories.”

See the interview in its entirety below.

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Eddie Murphy Was Snowed In At Rick James’ House While Recording “Party All The Time”

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If there is anyone who has endless tales of Hollywood antics, it’s Eddie Murphy. The entertainment icon isn’t only known for his comedy skills and blockbusters on the silver screen; back in the day, he also released a single, “Party All The Time.” The track featured his good friend Rick James who Murphy has woven into several strange stories of pop culture’s past.

Murphy has been promoting his new film You People, starring Nia Long, Lauren London, and Jonah Hill. The actor dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! and shared a never-heard tale of being snowed in with James.

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Murphy said in the mid-1980s, he and James initially scheduled a brief trip for the actor to record “Party All The Time.” It was all set for Murphy to stay at James’s home, but the weather prolonged his visit.

“We were snowed in for two weeks,” he said. It ended up being an unforgettable experience, with Murphy calling it “maybe the most fun I ever had.”

“I was supposed to go there for like one weekend, and we got snowed in, in Buffalo,” Murphy further stated. “It was like five feet of snow.”

Rick James File Photo with Eddie Murphy 1983 (Photo by Mark Weiss/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: (L-R) Nia Long, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and David Duchovny attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “You People” at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Meanwhile, the award-winner’s late brother, Charlie Murphy, famously revisited his story of hanging out with Rick James. It was told via Chappelle’s Show and even hosted an appearance from James, who confirmed the hilarious recounting of the singer.

See the music video for Eddie Murphy’s “Party All The Time” below. Also, watch him talk about his Hollywood memories with Rick James and Michael Jackson above.

Odd Future’s Taco Bennett Talks Working With Eddie Murphy + Being BFFs With Kendall Jenner & More

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Travis “Taco” Bennett of Odd Future recently stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to dish on working with Eddie Murphy and his acting heroes in You People, being best friends with Kendall Jenner, and more. Taco Opens Up Taco Bennett from the hip-hop collective Odd Future and Lil Dicky, who stars on the hit FX series […]

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