Eddie Murphy dismissed cancel tradition and hinted at a stand-up return whereas selling his Netflix documentary “Being Eddie.”

Eddie Murphy dismissed cancel tradition and hinted at a attainable return to the stage whereas selling his new Netflix documentary Being Eddie, saying right this moment’s comics are bolder than ever and that he’s not involved about public backlash.

“I can’t think of a comedian that said a joke that made them get cancelled,” Murphy informed The Hollywood Reporter. “I feel like that whole cancelled thing was just a moment in time where people were like, ‘Comics have to be careful what they say.’”

The 64-year-old comedy icon stated he believes the cancel tradition wave has misplaced momentum, particularly amongst youthful audiences.

“It’s a generation that’s coming up now that’s defiant about that whole cancel culture s###: f### that cancel culture s###. Let the chips fall where they may,’” he stated. “If I ever did it again, I would say what I wanted to say and do whatever I wanted to do.”

Murphy, who made his identify with uncooked, unapologetic stand-up within the Eighties, stated the present comedy scene is extra unfiltered than ever.

“If you go into clubs, the comics are talking crazier than ever,” he stated. “They say whatever the f### they want to say.”

With a profession spanning 5 a long time, Murphy stated he’s not frightened about being silenced now. “I’m not even thinking about getting cancelled at 64, after 50 years in the business.”

The Beverly Hills Cop star is at present within the highlight with Being Eddie, a Netflix documentary that explores his evolution from teenage stand-up to Hollywood heavyweight. The movie dropped on November 12 and contains reflections on his early days, blockbuster hits like The Nutty Professor and Norbit and his influence on comedy and movie.

Murphy additionally revealed that he’s open to stepping again on stage.

“I’m open to the idea of doing stand-up again,” he stated. “I got to be having fun for it to work, so if it hits me like that, I’ll go right up there and do it.”

Being Eddie is now streaming on Netflix as of November 12.

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