Eddie Murphy has some big number rolling-in for him in the pipeline.
The actor and comedian is reported to be in talks to sign a major deal with Netflix, amounting to a whopping $70 million.
The streaming platform is pulling-in Murphy for a lucrative stand-up comedy deal, as sources connected to the actor further confirm the speculations.
The amount however is still negotiable and is being still decided upon. But nevertheless, it is going to be a major deal, considering Eddie has shied away from stand-up’s for years, and this just might be headlined as his much-awaited comeback to the scene.
Eddie Murphy In Talks Of Landing $70M Netflix Deal . . . Eddie Murphy is coming out with a new standup special, and it’s bound to be one of the biggest comedy events – ever! And also most expensive… According to reports, Eddie is in talks with Netflix for a series of comedy specials for Netflix worth $70 million. TMZ reports that while they are “unable to firmly confirm the exact figure” at this point, the dollar amount is certainly in line with what Eddie can ask of Netflix. After all, he’s an icon and a pioneer. In the past, Netflix gave Dave Chappelle $20 million for each of his three award-winning specials, Chris Rock took home $40 million for his two-show package and Amy Schumer reportedly received over $11 million . . . #eddiemurphy #netflix #millions #comedy #standup #money #snl
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Previously Dave Chappelle was given a staggering $60 million for 3 stand-up specials in 2017 while Chris Rock too, got $40 million for 2 specials in 2016.
The big question is – does Murphy still has that bankability to bring in big numbers to justify a check that huge?