Eddie Murphy’s next big role? Himself.
Netflix has announced Being Eddie, a new documentary that peels back the curtain on one of Hollywood’s most legendary entertainers, premiering November 12.
Directed by two-time Oscar winner Angus Wall, the film isn’t just a trip down memory lane — it’s a rare look inside the mind, home, and legacy of a man who’s been defining culture for nearly 50 years.
From his teenage days sharing a stage with Jerry Seinfeld to breaking out on Saturday Night Live straight out of high school, Murphy’s story is one of audacity and endurance. Few artists can claim they’ve played a cop (Beverly Hills Cop), a doctor (The Nutty Professor), and a donkey (Shrek) — and made every one of them iconic.
Being Eddie captures that energy — the humor, the reinvention, and the intentional quiet that’s kept him grounded through decades of fame.
For the first time ever, Murphy lets cameras inside his home and his headspace. The film blends vintage footage with present-day reflections, filmed over multiple sit-downs during the pandemic — conversations that reveal his humor, humility, and deep connection to family, including his late brother Charlie Murphy, who passed away in 2017.
This isn’t the Eddie who commands the stage — it’s the one who listens, reflects, and questions what it all means after four decades at the top.
The doc features commentary from a who’s who of comedy and Hollywood royalty — Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jerry Seinfeld, Arsenio Hall, and more — all sharing how Murphy’s genius shaped their paths and shifted the culture.
Their reflections make one thing clear: Eddie didn’t just open doors. He built the house, threw the party, and made everyone laugh while doing it.
Angus Wall, known for his distinct storytelling style, doesn’t approach Being Eddie like a typical biopic. Instead, he studies Murphy the way a director studies a scene — timing, instinct, precision. It’s not about fame, it’s about how he survived it.
Being Eddie isn’t just a look back — it’s a reminder of why Eddie Murphy still matters. His story is one of evolution without ego, confidence without chaos.
Nearly five decades later, he’s still one of one. Being Eddie premieres November 12, 2025, only on Netflix.
