Eddie Murphy is set to star in the upcoming action-comedy Playas Ball, directed by Kyle Newacheck, who recently helmed the successful sequel Happy Gilmore 2. The film, described as an action-comedy with a supernatural twist, marks a departure from Murphy's usual roles.
According to Deadline, Playas Ball continues Murphy's long-standing partnership with Imagine Entertainment, the studio behind his previous hits such as The Nutty Professor franchise, Bowfinger, and Tower Heist. Specifics about Murphy's character and the plot remain under wraps.
Murphy, known for classic comedies like Trading Places and the Beverly Hills Cop series, recently starred in the crime caper The Pickup on Prime Video alongside Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer. He also reprised his role as Axel Foley in the Netflix sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F last year and is set to voice Donkey again in the upcoming Shrek 5.
Happy Gilmore 2, featuring Adam Sandler's return as the titular golfer, was released in late July and quickly became Netflix's most-viewed English language film in its debut week. It continues to dominate the Netflix USA film chart and ranks fourth in the UK. The sequel holds a 63 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 67 percent audience rating.
Director Kyle Newacheck secured Murphy for Playas Ball just two weeks after the release of Happy Gilmore 2, signaling a swift move to his next project. The collaboration marks the first time Murphy and Newacheck have worked together.
