The new trailer for Netflix’s upcoming documentary Being Eddie is full of heartfelt wisdom, legendary career highlights — and one completely unexpected TV confession from Eddie Murphy himself.
“Pursue peace of mind,” Murphy says in the trailer. “If
you’ve got that, then you’ve got it all.” Solid advice, especially from a
comedy icon with four decades of success under his belt.
But the real jaw-dropper comes moments later when Murphy
reveals his favorite show on television: MTV’s viral clip show Ridiculousness,
hosted by Rob Dyrdek. Yes, really.
Pete Davidson, Murphy’s The Pickup co-star and one of
many comedians featured in the doc, finds the moment just as funny as viewers
probably will: “I love that [Murphy] is sitting around watching Ridiculousness.
That’s f***ing hilarious.”
And honestly? It kind of is.
The official Netflix synopsis for Being Eddie is both
reverent and a little wild — fitting for someone with Murphy’s one-of-a-kind
career. It opens:
“It goes without saying that there is only one Eddie Murphy.
No other teen comedian shared a stage with Jerry Seinfeld at 17, and joined the
cast of Saturday Night Live right out of high school.”
It goes on to celebrate Murphy’s unique filmography:
“No actor has ever played a cop, a doctor, and a donkey —
and dominated every facet of Hollywood he’s touched.”
And in an industry full of pitfalls, Murphy’s longevity
stands out:
“Fewer still have been A-list celebrities for over 40 years
without falling into the darker side of fame.”
The documentary promises to explore both Murphy’s public
legacy and the private life that has kept him grounded. For the first time,
viewers are invited into his home to reflect on his life, career, and personal
philosophy.
Directed by Angus Wall, Being Eddie features a
star-studded lineup of guests, including Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Dave
Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Arsenio Hall, Tracee Ellis Ross, and many
more.
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