As anticipation builds for the release of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the fourth installment in the beloved franchise, plans are already brewing for a potential fifth film. Fans of Eddie Murphy’s iconic character, Axel Foley, might not have to wait long for another adventure.
Beverly Hills Cop, which first graced theaters 40 years ago, quickly became a classic, leading to two sequels. Reflecting on the original’s journey to success, producer Jerry Bruckheimer shared a behind-the-scenes story at the premiere of Axel F. “The industry screening was tough,” Bruckheimer told Variety. “There weren’t many laughs, and I thought we were in trouble. But once it hit theaters, the audience’s reaction was incredible. It was a game-changer.”
Eddie Murphy, who reprises his role as Axel Foley in the upcoming film, confirmed that discussions for a fifth installment are already underway. “They’re developing it,” Murphy said. “If it comes together, we’ll be doing another one.” Bruckheimer echoed Murphy’s enthusiasm, adding, “We have a couple of stories in mind.”
Scheduled to debut on Netflix on July 3, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F promises to bring back the humor and action that fans love. Murphy, now in his early 60s, candidly shared how the physical demands of the role have impacted him. “I messed my knee up before we even started filming,” he revealed. “Not from stunts, but from sleeping! When you get older, your body can just break down over the simplest things.”
While Netflix has not yet commented on the development of the fifth film, the buzz around Axel F and Murphy’s return to his career-defining role keeps fans hopeful. For now, all eyes are on July 3, when Axel Foley once again hits the streets in what promises to be another thrilling chapter in the Beverly Hills Cop saga.
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