Let theEddie Murphycomeback commence.
And other people would go, Whos that?
And Id kind of gauge how I could relate to them.
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That was at the exact same house where the original was shot.
And Nick actually gave us the slate that was used onDolemite.
I wanted to really make the movie a celebration of filmmaking as well as a celebration of Rudy.
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So all of those slate shots you see, thats the original slate fromDolemite.
What was it like working with Eddie?
I think hes a true artist, as much as I know some people would go, What?
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Hes a comedian, hes an actor.
Once you say action, a fully formed character is coming out.
I would rarely do more than two takes.
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Hed look at me afterwards and be like, How was that?
And I was like, Were moving on, I dont f with perfect.
Weve established a really great, respectful working relationship.
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Eddie isnt the only big movie star in the film, as you also have Wesley Snipes.
How much did you enjoy getting to put those two legends together?
[After this interview, thenews came that Snipeswould reunite with Brewer and Murphy forComing 2 America.
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But now, seeing them share a frame together, I cant unsee it, I cant unfeel it.
Its amazing, its electric, and its something Ive always wanted but just didnt know it.
He goes, What about Wesley?
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Its like a dream come true.
But hes amazing in it.
Suddenly I was like, Oh yeah,Mo Better Blues.
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Oh yeah,White Men Cant Jump.
Oh yeah,Major League.
He was an absolute joy to work with.
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Theres a scene in the movie that is actually one of my favorites.
Dolemite Is My Nameis set for release on Netflix and in select theaters this fall.
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