Netflix releases first trailer for its Eddie Murphy documentary titled Being Eddie

The first trailer for Eddie Murphy's documentary Being Eddie is finally out, and the sneak peek gives fans a closer glimpse at the actor and comedian who became one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Directed by Angus Wall, who is known for his work on The Social Network, the film will explore Murphy's life and career, with a deeper look at his extensive career as an actor and comedian.

In the trailer, Murphy says, “Pursue peace of mind. If you’ve got that, then you’ve got it all,” along with name-dropping his favorite show as Ridiculousness. The trailer shows snippets of his life as he started out as a young comedian, as Murphy takes fans through moments in his life. Being Eddie will also have interviews from popular stars, including Pete Davidson, Arsenio Hall, Brian Grazer, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Jerry Bruckheimer, John Landis, Kenan Thompson, Kevin Hart, Michael Che, Ruth Carter, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Tracy Morgan.

Speaking about the film, Wall told Tudum,

“There is no one else like him. Nobody. He’s been famous longer than just about anyone alive, and he’s never lost who he is. He has survived it all with grace. How did he do that? What guides him? We chase all of these questions with him. Eddie has played a lot of different characters over the last 40-plus years, but he has never played himself onscreen before. He opens up his world and his heart and I think people are going to really enjoy spending time with him.”

More details about Eddie Murphy's life and career before you tune in to Being Eddie

Eddie Murohy has been a force of nature who has reshaped American comedy and cinema with his sharp wit, effortless charisma, and fearless creativity. Long before Hollywood came calling, he was a rising stand-up comic, commanding the stage with the kind of confidence that would soon make him a legend. By the time he joined Saturday Night Live in 1980, Murphy had already begun rewriting the rules, his four-year stint on the show had turned him into a cultural phenomenon, launching characters and sketches that defined a generation. All of this will be shown on Being Eddie as we get behind the scenes into the legend's life.

His film career exploded soon after with hits like 48 Hrs., Trading Places, and Beverly Hills Cop, proving that Murphy wasn’t just funny, he was magnetic. Through the late 80s and 90s, he reigned as a box office king, headlining everything from The Golden Child and Coming to America to The Nutty Professor, Dr. Dolittle, and Bowfinger. His ability to play multiple roles in a single film, often switching personalities mid-scene, became his signature, a nod to his comedic idol Peter Sellers.