Despite Eddie Murphy eventually being Oscar-nominated for his nuanced turn in 2006’s Dreamgirls, the actor was primarily known before that for his comedic roles that defined his career and turned him into one of the biggest box office stars in the industry. It’s unclear how many dramatic aspirations Murphy had during the early ’90s, but he had an opportunity to take a role in a 1992 Spike Lee Joint that would go on to star Denzel Washington, but he was advised against taking the role from none other than the late and great Sidney Poitier.
Taking advice from the late Sidney Potier, Eddie Murphy was told to avoid starring in a 1992 Spike Lee classic that starred Denzel Washington. Read More