Eddie Murphy Might Play Richard Pryor's Dad in Lee Daniel's Biopic

Kate Hudson is reportedly involved, too.

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Eddie Murphy, is that you? We haven't seen you in years. Sure, we've seen shells of your former self in Tower Heist, the never-ending run of Shrek specials and sequels, and even the Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary special. But we haven't seen you in a solid role since 2006's Dreamgirls. The mere prospect of another great project has us rubbing our eyes in joyful disbelief. 

Rumor has it Murphy is in talks to star in Lee Daniel's Richard Pryor biopic. E! reports he would play Pryor's father, LeRoy “Buck Carter” Pryor. The network also reports Kate Hudson has been chosen to play Pryor's wife, Jennifer Pryor. 

Murphy has to be eager to be a part of the film because he idolized the late comedian and co-starred with him in Harlem Nights. At one point he was even attached to play Pryor himself before the movie finally gained traction with Mike Epps in the role. 

[via Collider]

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