Eddie Murphy 's return to the iconic role of Axel Foley in the highly anticipated sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F has fans buzzing with excitement. First donning the badge at just 21 years old in the original classic action movie , which Sylvester Stallone famously walked away from, Murphy has had a prolific career spanning decades and some truly iconic movies like 48 Hours . Now 63, he brings a wealth of experience and a touch of seasoned humor to his role.
But it seems the Nutty Professor star’s age has afforded him a new perspective, leading to a notable ‘Morgan Freeman’-related request during the filming of the fourth installment. Speaking with TODAY , the Saturday Night Live superstar shared a humorous yet poignant anecdote about his experience on the new film's set. Having told Al Roker that he felt like an "old man" as modern-day Axel, Murphy reflected on a particular scene that required a bit more physical exertion than he anticipated.
He said this, recounting his conversation with the director. We were shooting something, and the director said, ‘I want you to come out of this place and run down those steps.’ And after we shot it, he was like, ‘Can you come down with more urgency and faster?’ And I was like, ‘No!’ I was like, ‘I’m not doing anything action.
Don’t call me unless you’re offering me the same type of shit you would offer Morgan Freeman.' Murphy's candid response is not only hilarious, but also underscores a significant shift in .
