It was a long journey to see Eddie Murphy again as Axel Foley. Beverly Hills Cop fans. After a few delays and false starts, moviegoers are very close to seeing Foley back in Beverly Hills. Joseph Gordon-Levitt will be joining the fun. But this wasn’t another role for Gordon-Levitt as he was a fan of the original BHC films. Of course, working with a Hollywood staple like Murphy could’ve gone two ways – either good or bad. His time on the set was the Inception star’s calling it, working with the Oscar-nominated actor. “a treat.”
Gordon-Levitt opened up to ColliderAbout filming the Beverly Hills CopWhile promoting his animated series for Apple TV+, he added a sequel Wolfboy and the Everything Factory. The former child star’s role in the sequel is currently unknown as the film is in production. Acting alongside Murphy wasn’t a full-circle moment for him. The 500 Days of SummerStar said his affection for the comedian legend began with his older brother, who was also a huge fan. Eventually, his brother’s love for Murphy rubbed off on him. Murphy was better than he thought when he met him on set.
That theme song, Axel F was the first thing I remember learning on piano. My brother was a big brother. He loved Eddie Murphy and Beverly Hills Cop. It was an early childhood connection, one of those deep-seated affinities. So the opportunity to get to be in a movie of Beverly Hills Cop… we’re shooting now, I get to hang out with Eddie Murphy and talk about movies and music and stand up, and I mean, he’s such a sweetheart. It’s a wonderful experience. It’s all such a treat.
They say never meant your idols, but Gordon-Levitt’s interactions with Murphy proved the statement can be wrong sometimes. He watched the original and went on to admire it. Beverly Hill CopYou can star in a BHCContinue the story with SNL alum. The role of Murphy is a great opportunity for both TV and film actors. As a bonus, he gets to pick Murphy’s brain daily about his history while filming the Beverly Hills Cop 3 sequel. It makes one wonder about their conversations on set.
You would think a star of Murphy’s caliber is reserved and closed-off. The truth is that Coming 2 America star didn’t mind sharing his time with his co-stars as they film the anticipated sequel. Gordon-Levitt seemed eager to hear the Oscar-nominated actor’s opinions. So, joining Beverly Hills Cop 4It was a dream that became a reality for the 500 Days of Summer star.
Eddie Murphy isn’t the only BHCJoseph Gordon-Levitt (alumnus) will appear in the sequel. After last seeing them in, Judge Reinhold and Bronson pinchot will return to the cast. Beverly Hills Cop 2. The Looper star isn’t the only newcomer to the cop franchise as Kevin Bacon joined in on the fun for Axel Foley’s new visit to the California city. Find out more about the delayed sequel. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel FoleyNetflix releases new movies at an unknown date. Don’t forget new movies are still set to arrive at movie theaters and streaming platforms in 2022.