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Eddie Murphy admits regret over turning down three major blockbuster hits

The actor was invited to star in the ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Rush Hour’ franchises

Eddie Murphy admits regret over turning down three major blockbuster hits
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27/11/2025 10:30 ‧ 2 hours ago | StarsInsider

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In a newly released interview with the Associated Press, Eddie Murphy admits he regrets turning down roles in several films that went on to become major blockbuster hits. Murphy said he wishes he had starred in ‘Ghostbusters’ (1984), ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ (1988), and ‘Rush Hour’ (1998).

Indeed, in the competitive world of the seventh art, actors are constantly faced with tough decisions. Whether it's because they were already filming another movie, because they didn't like the script, or for a whole host of other reasons, these stars ended up turning down roles in what went on to become box-office hits. Click on to see which celebrities refused roles in hit movies.

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