Prime Video: Eddie Murphy is suiting up for the holiday movie flex with 'Candy Cane Lane'

Ready for some big laughs with the holiday season low-key around the corner? Look no further than Hollywood icon Eddie Murphy gearing up to show off some winter laughs with his upcoming Candy Cane Lane flick heading to Prime Video this December.

While details are still coming together, it’s clear Eddie is back in his acting bag and preparing to leave his imprint on the holiday film genre. Peep the details.

  • Eddie Murphy is coming to town, bringing his trademark comedic chops to his first holiday film!

  • Director Reginald Hudlin: "I can’t wait for the world to see Candy Cane Lane. I’ve wanted to make a Christmas movie my whole life, but I wanted to do something fresh and surprising. Eddie Murphy and this hilarious cast really bring the funny, it’s super Christmas-y, and it will hit you right in the feels."

  • Audiences will experience the holiday magic come to life, with the help of some magical characters and unexpected mayhem!

  • The all-star ensemble cast includes Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, D.C. Young Fly, and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes.

  • The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy, and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since their 1992 hit, Boomerang.

  • The screenplay comes from Kelly Younger, inspired by his own childhood holiday experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, CA.

    Directed by Reginald Hudlin
    Written by Kelly Younger
    Produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Eddie Murphy, Karen Lunder, Charisse Hewitt-Webster
    Executive produced by Doug Merrifield
    Starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, D.C. Young Fly, Riki Lindhome,
    Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons

    Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.

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