EntertainmentThe curious film that makes Eddie Murphy proud to have madeThe work chosen by the actor and comedian is one of the most famous of his career and even gained a sequeltoday at 10:08

Eddie Murphy He established himself as one of the great names in Hollywood at the end of the 1980s. However, his “golden age” was experienced in the 1990s, when the actor and comedian carried out his most important works.

It is no surprise that when commenting on the film he is most proud of, Murphy chose a title released in the 1990s. It is one of the American artist’s most notable works and most remembered by the public, even earning a sequel.

In an interview with the newspaper The New York TimesMurphy even declared himself a fan of The Pickaxes (1999), a feature film in which he starred alongside Steve Martin. However, the star stated that his number one job is The Nutty Professor (1996) and cited the reasons for the choice.

For me, there is no comparison. I like The Pickaxesbut The Nutty Professor it was a real thing. Those makeups done by (the makeup artist) Rick Baker They turned me into other people and there was no sign of me: I could walk into a room and no one would know it was me.”

He then made an observation that well represents the reason why The Nutty Professor occupies the position of favorite work of his career.

Let’s make the following statement: I like The Pickaxesbut I think 20 other actors could have played that role. But I can’t think of anyone else doing it. The Nutty Professor.”

It is worth mentioning that in addition to the protagonist Sherman Klump and his alter ego, Buddy Love, Eddie Murphy plays the other members of the university professor’s family. In total, the actor gave life to seven different characters throughout the film.

On The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor It is a remake of the film of the same name released in 1963 and starring Jerry Lewis. Its protagonist is Sherman Klump, an obese and kind college professor who tests an experimental weight-loss serum on himself. He develops an alter ego called Buddy Love, initially charming, charismatic and full of confidence, but who soon begins to cause trouble.

In addition to Eddie Murphy, the cast of The Nutty Professor includes names like Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn (in one of the veteran actor’s last roles), Larry Miller and Dave Chappelle. The direction is Tom Shadyac.

The film received positive to average reviews and grossed US$274 million at the box office. Due to its success, a sequel — with a greater focus on the Klump family — was released in 2000.

Contributed by: Augusto Ikeda.