Candy Cane Lane: Everything We Know So Far About The Eddie Murphy Holiday Comedy
By Jenna Busch/July 20, 2022 9:00 am EST
Just imagine that. You write a spec script and none other than Eddie Murphy agrees to star in it. Not that Younger is a new guy in Hollywood, of course. He co-created and co-executive produced “Muppets Now,” and wrote and co-executive produced “Muppets Haunted Mansion.” He was a member of the Disney Animation Story Trust and, according to the site, worked on things like “Frozen 2,” “Moana,” and “Raya and the Last Dragon.” Still, this is Eddie Murphy we’re talking about. That’s a pretty big get.
The only info on the plot that we have so far is that this was “inspired by Younger’s childhood holiday experiences.” Production will begin in the winter in Los Angeles.
What we know about the cast and crew of Candy Cane Lane
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Murphy will produce “Candy Cane Lane” with Brian Grazer from Imagine, and president of features Karen Lunder, with Charisse Hewitt-Webster.
Director Reginald Hudlin told the outlet:
“As we know firsthand with our hit Coming 2 America, Eddie is someone who brings global audiences together, and we can’t wait to make it happen again. We look forward to seeing the multi-talented Reggie Hudlin take the helm in bringing this future holiday classic to life!”
Hudlin is re-teaming with Murphy, whom he directed in 1992’s “Boomerang.” He’s also helmed episodes of the series “Modern Family,” “The Middle,” “The Office,” “The Bernie Mac Show,” “Psych,” “New Girl,” “Uncle Buck,” and segments of “The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards” and the “53rd NAACP Image Awards.”
Where and when to watch Candy Cane Lane
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Since the film is shooting beginning this winter, it’s certainly possible that we’ll get to see it by the holiday season of 2023. Having Murphy in a holiday film sounds just lovely. Obviously this is a comedy, and if it’s inspired by a childhood memory, it’s likely to be heartwarming. In the meantime, if you want another heartwarming film starring Murphy, check out “Mr. Church,” a beautiful story that wasn’t seen by enough people. At least it’s something to check out while we wait for “Candy Cane Lane.”
