Eddie Murphy revealed during an interview for the ... “They were talking about doing ‘Malcolm X,'” Murphy said. “Norman Jewison was putting it together. They were gonna use ‘The Autobiog ...

Eddie Murphy is reflecting on puzzling career advice ... "They were talking about doing Malcolm X," the Coming to America star explained. "Norman Jewison was putting it together.

Despite Eddie Murphy eventually being Oscar-nominated ... advised him against starring in Lee's biographical drama, Malcolm X, which would go on to be led by Washington. The movie was originally ...

Poitier was so against it he talked Murphy out of the role. “They were talking about doing ‘Malcolm X,’” Murphy said. “Norman Jewison was putting it together. They were gonna use ‘T ...

Murphy recalls. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor “They were talking about doing Malcolm X,” Murphy recalled. “Norman Jewison was putting it together. They were gonna use The Autobiography of ...

“They were talking about doing ‘Malcolm X,’” Murphy said. “Norman Jewison was putting it together. They were going to use ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’ by Alex Haley, and they ...

“They were gonna use The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Hayley and they approached me about playing Alex Haley.” Murphy continued: “Around the same time, I bumped into Sidney Poitier at ...

The trailer of the upcoming action-comedy 'The Pickup', was unveiled on Monday. It blends high-octane action with sharp ...

Eddie Murphy revealed that Sidney Poitier advised ... With Spike Lee behind the camera and Washington in the lead role, 'Malcolm X' earned critical acclaim and box office success.