In 1986,Eddie Murphycould do no wrong.

Enterprise in aStar Trekmovie.

Only he knows its real, while the audience believes its part of the halftime show.

How Eddie Murphy Almost Went Where No Man Has Gone Before

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Murphy was not attracted to a character that was otherwiseStar Treks version of Axel Foley.

Letting Murphy be himself in a Star Trek movie would have been a distraction rather than a bonus.

Axel Foley looking to his left in Beverly Hills Cop III

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home