“Top Gun 2: Maverick”, “Manta Manta – Second Part” & Co.: Late sequels to cult classics – so-called legacy sequels – are in vogue. Therefore, it was probably only a matter of time before Eddie Murphy returned in what is probably his best-known role, having once again become the ‘Prince of Zamunda’ in 2021, 23 (!) years after the original – and Amazon Prime Video with it primarily one of the biggest streaming hits.
This unlikely success story can only be surpassed if Murphy reprises his signature role of Axel Foley for the fourth time: “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” will be released on Netflix in the summer of 2024. Although the exact launch date is not yet known, the first trailer at least raises hope – and probably won’t leave anyone without a catchy tune from the iconic theme song!
Here’s what we know about “Beverly Hills Cop 4”
2024 is the ideal year for a ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ comeback: While the first installment is celebrating its 40th anniversary, “Beverly Hills Cop 3” is also celebrating its 30th anniversary. The talkative police officer’s last film appearance to date in 1994 could no longer match the success of the original, but director John Landis (“Blues Brothers”) still provided some pretty spectacular action highlights in the amusement park setting.
With Mark Molloy, a relatively unknown director is now taking over the legacy of Landis, Martin Brest and Tony Scott – and we can be curious whether he will succeed in inspiring old fans and attracting a new audience for the action film. a comedy series.
The cast alone should provide a lot of nostalgia: In addition to Murphy, who was last seen in the Prime Video Christmas film ‘Candy Cane Lane’, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton also return to their old roles, joined by Joseph Gordon-Levitt (‘Inception’) and Kevin Bacon (“Footloose”). Jerry Bruckheimer (“Pirates of the Caribbean”) is also on board again, who was already responsible for part 1 as producer.
In the magazine he raved about filming with Murphy: “Every time he walks on set, you never know what to expect. And it’s always quite brilliant. […] Every day he is there, he takes you back to the 80s.” Does that also translate to the audience? In six months we will be smarter!