Netflix has officially announced EDDIE on Netflix, a forthcoming documentary that delves into the life and career of the legendary comedian and actor Eddie Murphy. Set to premiere in 2025, this film offers an intimate look at Murphy’s journey from a teenage stand-up sensation to a Hollywood icon.
“EDDIE” chronicles Murphy’s meteoric rise, highlighting his early days as a teenage comic phenom, his breakout performances on “Saturday Night Live,” and his evolution into a stand-up supernova and box-office titan. The documentary aims to illuminate the evolution of Eddie Murphy, showcasing the trails he blazed and the records he broke on his way from Brooklyn upstart to Hollywood icon.
In this intimate portrait, the Oscar-nominated actor opens up his home and dives deep into his eclectic career of nearly 50 years. The film promises to provide viewers with unprecedented access to Murphy’s personal and professional life, offering insights into the man behind the laughter.
Directed by Angus Wall, “EDDIE” is part of Netflix’s 2025 documentary lineup, which also includes other high-profile projects.
As anticipation builds for its release, “EDDIE” is poised to be a must-watch for fans and newcomers alike, offering a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of comedy’s most influential figures.
Synopsis of Eddie on Netflix
“There has been no career like his before or since and, for the first time, Eddie Murphy is looking back on his extraordinary journey and looking ahead at what is still to come. EDDIE chronicles his meteoric rise from teen comic phenom to Saturday Night Live breakout and stand-up supernova to box office titan. It illuminates the evolution of Eddie Murphy — the trails he blazed and records he broke on his way from Brooklyn upstart to Hollywood icon.
In this intimate portrait, the Oscar-nominated actor opens up his home and dives deep into his eclectic, nearly 50-year career. In his own words, he talks about entertaining three generations of fans with a filmography that spans comedy, action, drama, animation, musicals, and family fare.
Friends, co-stars, directors, and fellow comics offer insight into Murphy’s singular life and career and the influence that it has had with breakthrough stand-up films like Raw, ‘80s megahits Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and Trading Places through ‘90s classics like The Nutty Professor, the Shrek franchise in the 2000s to his Oscar-nominated performance in Dreamgirls. Two-time Oscar winner Angus Wall takes fans on an emotional ride, offering laughter and tears and an EDDIE they’ve never seen before”.
Eddie Release Date on Netflix
The release date of Eddie has not been announced by Netflix yet. However, we expect it to be streamed on Netflix in 2025 for sure, if everything goes smoothly.
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