Eddie Murphy recently admitted he regrets turning down a role in one of the biggest movies of the 1980s—Ghostbusters. Can you imagine Eddie suited up and blasting ghosts alongside Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd? That’s the kind of alternate universe that would break the box office (and probably the proton packs, too). The comedy legend revealed that he passed on the chance to join the iconic cast, and it’s been haunting him ever since. The film, which went on to earn a whopping $229 million at the box office, became a pop culture phenomenon and spawned sequels, cartoons, and even a catchy theme song that everyone secretly loves. 
Eddie’s Missed Opportunity
Murphy’s confession is a reminder that even the biggest stars sometimes say no to projects that become mega-hits. He’s had a legendary career, but missing out on Ghostbusters? That’s got to sting a little! Maybe he’s still got his own “no-ghosts” sign hanging up somewhere as a gentle reminder. It’s a classic case of “what could have been” in Hollywood history.
What If Eddie Was a Ghostbuster?
Just imagine the wisecracks and energy Eddie would have brought to the crew! The franchise might have looked different, but hey, at least we still have his other classics. Next time you hear someone ask, “Who you gonna call?”—maybe Eddie Murphy is dialing in with some regrets.
Sources: ScreenRant