Eddie Murphy Speaks Out on Cancel Culture and His Stand-Up Comeback: “I’m Not Even Thinking About Getting Canceled

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Eddie Murphy is reflecting on his five decades in comedy, openly discussing current issues like cancel culture, and sharing his plans for returning to stand-up.

A new Netflix documentary called ‘Being Eddie,’ directed by Angus Wall, will premiere on November 12th and explores the life of the iconic comedian and actor.

This film follows Eddie Murphy’s career, from his beginnings as a young comedian and on Saturday Night Live, to his success in movies like Beverly Hills Cop, The Nutty Professor, and Shrek. It includes interviews with other well-known comedians and actors such as Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Chris Rock.

Eddie Murphy recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about working with people he’s collaborated with in the past, like director John Landis, who’s featured in his new documentary, and the team from his 2019 return to Saturday Night Live. He also discussed how he’d feel about receiving an honorary Oscar and hinted at a reboot project he’s excited about, as soon as the script is ready.

I’ve been thinking a lot about where comedy stands today, especially with all the talk about ‘cancel culture,’ and Eddie Murphy recently shared some interesting thoughts. He basically pointed out that he can’t actually think of any comedian who lost their career over a joke. He sees the whole ‘canceled’ thing as more of a brief period where everyone realized comedians needed to be a little more mindful of what they said, but not necessarily a career-ending phenomenon.

You know, I’ve been noticing a real shift in comedy lately. The younger comics are just so much bolder – they’re saying things on stage that would have made guys like me sweat years ago. I’ve been in clubs recently, and they’re completely fearless, just saying whatever’s on their mind, no matter how edgy. They seem to have zero tolerance for this whole ‘cancel culture’ thing – they’re basically saying ‘bring it on!’ Honestly, if I were starting out now, at 64 after half a century in this business, I’d probably do the same. I’m at a point where I wouldn’t even think about self-censoring.

Being Eddie lets audiences get an inside look at the triumphs, struggles, and personal stories behind Eddie Murphy’s legendary comedy career. It also gives Murphy a chance to look back on his impact and talk about his fearless style of stand-up.

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2025-11-13 13:14