Eddie Murphy in talks for a Netflix stand-up comedy special that could earn £55 million payday

EDDIE Murphy is reportedly in talks with Netflix to make a stand-up special exclusively for the video streaming service.

But the Beverly Hills Cop star, 58, is making sure he gets a big payday for the show.

According to TMZ, the comedian is “locked in talks with the streaming giant for an undisclosed number of comedy specials”.

And it’s thought negotiations are hovering around the £55 million mark for the deal – although the exact figure is unknown.

The bill sounds outrageous but the rate is actually in line with other top comedians.

Dave Chappelle earned £47 million for three stand-up specials on Netflix back in 2017.

And Chris Rock got £31 million for just two specials the year before.

Murphy hasn’t performed on stage for years and so fans are clamouring for him to make a big comeback.

He revealed his desire to return to stand-up when chatting to Jerry Seinfeld on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

“I’m a do it again but everything has to be right,” he said.

“I have to go to clubs and work it out, you’ve still got to go to the comedy clubs.”
The Sun Online has contacted Eddie’s representative for comment.

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