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Eddie Murphy Reflects in 'Being Eddie' Documentary Trailer

The Netflix documentary explores Eddie Murphy's career and personal life, featuring insights from top comedians and filmmakers who highlight his unique four-decade legacy.

  • On Oct. 22, 2025, Netflix unveiled the Being Eddie trailer showing Eddie Murphy naming Rob Dyrdek's Ridiculousness his favorite TV show and announcing a Nov. 12 premiere.
  • Angus Wall, the director, says the film chronicles Eddie Murphy's rise from high-school stand-up to Saturday Night Live and movie stardom, noting Murphy has never played himself onscreen before.
  • Featuring nearly 50 years of work, the documentary includes interviews from Arsenio Hall, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Hart.
  • In the trailer, Eddie Murphy reflects on his career, saying `Pursue peace of mind,` and `I started so young,` in the Netflix release.
  • The synopsis calls Eddie Murphy a once-in-a-century star and the logline phrase `No actor has ever played a cop, a doctor and a donkey` highlights his unique range.
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The documentary highlights the 64-year-old star's journey from SNL to the film roles that made history.

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