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Eddie Murphy Returns to Detroit for Beverly Hills Cop 4
Axel Foley is getting back to his roots! Beverly Hills Cop 4 will film in Detroit, The Asociated Press reports. The state of Michigan approved $13.5 million in incentives that will allow the sequel to be shot in and around Detroit. Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as Axel Foley, the Detroit cop who leaves work in Beverly Hills to return home "during the coldest winter on record to navigate the new rules and old enemies in one of America's most tenacious cities," the film office said.
Axel Foley is getting back to his roots! Beverly Hills Cop 4 will film in Detroit, The Asociated Press reports.
The state of Michigan approved $13.5 million in incentives that will allow the sequel to be shot in and around Detroit. Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as Axel Foley, the Detroit cop who leaves work in Beverly Hills to return home "during the coldest winter on record to navigate the new rules and old enemies in one of America's most tenacious cities," the film office said.
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Brett Ratner will direct and Jerry Bruckheimer will produce the sequel, which is estimated to bring $56.6 million in spending to the state and employ 352 Michigan workers.
"We are excited to welcome Axel Foley and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise back to Michigan," film office director Margaret O'Riley said in a statement. "This project will highlight locations throughout metro Detroit that speak to the city's heritage while making significant investments in the community by hiring Michigan workers and local businesses."
Beverly Hills Cop 4 will hit theaters in March 2016.
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