Eddie Murphy revealed during an interview for the Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: ... “Malcolm X” earned critical acclaim and box office success.

In a recent interview, Eddie Murphy shared that legendary actor Sidney Poitier advised him not to take on the role of Alex Haley in the original adaptation of 'Malcolm X', which was initially set ...

Eddie Murphy is opening up about some advice Sidney Poitier once gave him that left him surprised. “They were talking about doing Malcolm X,” Murphy recalled. “Norman Jewison was putting it ...

Sidney Poitier Told Eddie Murphy to Turn Down One Dramatic Movie Role: ‘You Are Not Denzel, and You Are Not Morgan’ Jeremy Helligar March 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM ...

Eddie Murphy is reflecting on puzzling career advice he received from Sidney Poitier. ... "They were talking about doing Malcolm X," the Coming to America star explained.

Eddie Murphy Was Told Not to Star in ‘Malcolm X’ by Sidney Poitier: ‘You Are Not Denzel. You Are Not Morgan. You’re a Breath of Fresh Air.

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy opened up about some advice Sidney Poitier once gave him that ... They were gonna use The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley. And they approached me about ...

Eddie Murphy revealed during an interview for the Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” (via Entertainment Weekly) that Sidney Poitier advised ...

Eddie Murphy revealed during an interview for the Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” (via Entertainment Weekly) that Sidney Poitier advised him not to ...