For decades, Eddie Murphy has been a force of nature: a comedian, an actor, and a storyteller who changed the rhythm of showbiz with every role he undertook. But even legends have stories the spotlight never tells. Being Eddie, the documentary chronicling the life of the Oscar-nominated talent, is arriving on Netflix and promises to tell those stories, taking viewers beyond the jokes and fame to explore the man behind the larger-than-life persona.

Packed with emotion, humor, and rare honesty, the offering is set to paint a portrait of Eddie Murphy as both an icon and a human still learning, growing, and laughing through it all. And it premieres in just 24 hours.

Being Eddie, featuring Eddie Murphy telling his own story, arrives on Netflix on Wednesday, November 12, at midnight PT and 3 am ET, inviting viewers to revisit the extraordinary journey of a performer who defined generations of comedy and film. The Oscar-nominated actor, recognized for his powerful performance in Dreamgirls, reflects on his rise from Saturday Night Live fame to blockbuster hits like Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, and Shrek, tracing five decades of laughter, ambition, and evolution, per Tudum.

The documentary also brings together an all-star lineup of Eddie Murphy’s closest friends and collaborators. Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Jamie Foxx, Arsenio Hall, Kevin Hart, Jerry Seinfeld, and Tracy Morgan all share stories and memories that celebrate his unmatched legacy. Filmmakers such as John Landis and Jerry Bruckheimer join in too, offering their perspectives on Murphy’s creative spark and lasting influence. Together, they help reveal Murphy not just as an icon but as the person he has always been beneath it all. Notably, an Oscar-winning Hollywood talent has helmed the project.

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Angus Wall, who won Best Film Editing Academy prizes in 2010 and 2011 respectively, brings Being Eddie to life, and his perspective on the subject of his endeavor is no less fascinating.

Angus Wall has praised Eddie Murphy as a singular force in entertainment. “There is no one else like him. Nobody,” Wall said in a press release, according to ABC Audio, reflecting on Murphy’s decades in the spotlight. He noted that despite being famous for most of his life, Murphy has remained grounded and in touch with himself. The filmmaker shared that the documentary seeks to uncover what has guided Murphy through fame, exploring how he has managed to endure it all with grace.

As the countdown to its premiere nears, Being Eddie feels less like a documentary and more like a long-overdue conversation with a legend who has kept the masses entertained for half a century. It promises an intimate, unfiltered look at a man who redefined comedy while staying authentic. With its blend of frankness, and celebration, Being Eddie looks set to become a worthwhile addition to Netflix’s treasure trove of documentaries — and a must-watch for every Eddie Murphy admirer.

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