Comedy icon Eddie Murphy
is set to star in the upcoming comedy Blue Falcon, penned by London Has Fallen scribe Chad St. John. One of the most popular and beloved comedians of all time, Murphy also became a prominent comedy actor, and films such as Beverly Hills Cop, 48 Hours, and Bowfinger rank among Murphy’s best movies. The legendary stand-up star’s career as a movie icon has seen him become one of the go-to names in comedy, and the 63-year-old is set to add another potential hit to his repertoire.
Per ᴅᴇᴀᴅline, Murphy will star in Blue Falcon, an action comedy about a retired superspy who attends his son’s destination wedding, only to find his former arch-rival also in attendance. Though no other actors are currently attached, the film is described as a two-hander, promising the casting of another star of Murphy’s caliber is still to come. The movie will be produced through Murphy’s production company, Eddie Murphy Productions, in conjunction with Syndicate Entertainment, and will be developed by Sony Pictures.
Blue Falcon does not yet have a release date or a director, but it should be part of a busy schedule for Murphy. He has a biopic on George Clinton currently in development, as well as a confirmed return as Donkey in Shrek 5, which is set for a 2026 release.
What This Means For Blue Falcon’s Prospects
The Movie Could Become A Hit With The Right Director
While Blue Falcon does not yet have a release date, it is one of a number of movies that Murphy has in development over the coming years, and it could even feature some big-name talent alongside him. The task of finding a director will be paramount, and choosing someone with an experienced background in comedy who can work closely with Murphy will be essential. Their collaborative efforts will shape the creative direction of the movie and be instrumental in shaping its success.
With just four feature films produced since the turn of the decade, Murphy has been more selective with his recent roles. However, news that he will star in Blue Falcon shows that his comedy movie career is showing no signs of slowing down.
The plot of Blue Falcon sounds like it will see Murphy once again embracing the genre blend that has proven so successful for him in the past: action-comedy. Due to his age, it is unclear how much action Murphy will be expected to do in the film, but the movie could take a similar approach to Ke Huy Quan’s action-comedy Love Hurts, and might prove to be another hit for Murphy. It is unclear yet whether Blue Falcon will have a theatrical run, or if it will be direct-to-streaming, but either way, there is a good chance for the movie to be a decent success.
Our Take On How Blue Falcon Could Shape Murphy’s Movie Career Future
The Star Looks To Be Upping His Output In Recent Years
With just four feature films produced since the turn of the decade, Murphy has been more selective with his recent roles. However, news that he will star in Blue Falcon shows that his comedy movie career is showing no signs of slowing down. The streaming success of last year’s Axel F breathed new life into the Beverly Hills Cop movie franchise, and showed Murphy still has comedic chops that can resonate with modern audiences. With Blue Falcon in development, there is a good chance he could front another successful comedy franchise.
Source: ᴅᴇᴀᴅline
