Eddie Murphy

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Eddie Murphy: The Comedian Who Almost Became James Brown

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Find out why James Brown wanted Eddie Murphy to star in his biopic!

Eddie Murphy, known for his iconic roles in comedy and film, almost took on a surprising new role – portraying the legend, James Brown. The Godfather of Soul was so impressed with Murphy's performance in the celebrity hot tub skit on \

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James Brown Wanted Eddie Murphy to Play Him in a Biopic After ... (TheWrap)

James Brown liked Eddie Murphy's celebrity hot tub skit on "SNL" so much that he suggested the comedian play him in a biopic.

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