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Eddie Murphy’s third act has been full of surprises. According to Deadline, the 2007 Oscar nominee is now in talks to star as music legend George Clinton. On the list of people I expected to play the Parliament-Funkadelic frontman, The Nutty Professor star was not at the top of the list. Apparently this is a real passion project for the revered comedian. — Stephanie Holland
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