Widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, American comedian, actor, and singer Eddie Murphy shot to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. The Golden Globe and Emmy awardee has also led the iconic ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ franchise, which originated in 1984.
Murphy also voiced the Donkey, one of the main protagonists of the widely loved animated Shrek franchise. The five-part installment series revolves around Shrek, an ogre, and the love of his life, Princess Fiona, and the multitude of adventures they go through together.
The humorous trio: Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona, are, fortunately for all fans, all set to grace our screens again. Not only is a new Shrek movie currently in production, but Murphy also confirmed recently that Donkey, one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, will be getting his own standalone film!
Moreover, Murphy will be reprising his role as the witty and lovable sidekick. With four feature films, numerous spin-offs, and a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, the legacy of the Shrek universe is unparalleled.
While there have been no further details about the ‘Donkey’ film, ‘Shrek 5’, the highly anticipated animated feature is expected to be released sometime during 2025!