Summary
Eddie Murphy is back as the character that made him a star inBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F– and he’s got a great supporting cast backing him up, featuring both returning icons like Judge Reinhold and fresh faces like Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The long-awaited fourth installment in theBeverly Hills Copfranchise sees Detroit cop Axel Foley returning to Beverly Hills after his estranged daughter’s life is put in danger. He teams up with his daughter, her ex-boyfriend, and his old Beverly Hills P.D. cohorts to uncover a conspiracy.
It’s taken decades for a newBeverly Hills Copmovie to come together, but it’s finally here, thanks to the good people at Netflix. Murphy is back headlining the cast – it wouldn’t beBeverly Hills Copwithout him – and he’s surrounded by great actors. This includes both returning castmates like John Ashton and franchise newcomers like Kevin Bacon.
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Eddie Murphy As Axel Foley
Eddie Murphy was born in New York City in 1961. Like many legendary comedians, Murphy first broke big as a cast member onSaturday Night Live. He joined the show in 1980 and remained one of its most popular cast members until he left in 1984.
Throughout the ‘80s, Murphy rose to the top of the A-list with acclaimed movie roles like Reggie Hammond in48 Hrs., Billy Ray Valentine inTrading Places, and Prince Akeem inComing to America. Murphy started out in standup comedy and released the blockbuster specialsRawandDelirious. He’s also known for his voice roles as Mushu inMulanand Donkey in theShrekfranchise.
InBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F,Murphy reprises his role as street-smart cop Axel Foley. Axel is a police lieutenant from Detroit whose investigations into crimes against his loved ones often bring him to Beverly Hills. Murphy previously played Axel in every chapter of the original trilogy.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt As Detective Bobby Abbott
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was born in Los Angeles in 1981. He got his start as a child actor with the role of Tommy Solomon in the sci-fi sitcom3rd Rock from the Sun. He gained further recognition with his supporting role as Cameron James in the teen romcom10 Things I Hate About You.
Gordon-Levitt is known for his lead roles as Tom Hansen in(500) Days of Summer, Joe inLooper, and Adam Lerner in50/50. He’s also played real-life people like Philippe Petit inThe Walk, Edward Snowden inSnowden, and Robert Todd Lincoln inLincoln. He collaborated with Christopher Nolan to play Arthur inInceptionandJohn Blake (a.k.a. Robin) inThe Dark Knight Rises.
Gordon-Levitt stars alongside Murphy inBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fas Detective Bobby Abbott.Bobby is a new characterwho didn’t appear in any previous entry in the franchise. He’s the ex-boyfriend of Axel’s daughter Jane and an actual Beverly Hills cop who becomes Axel’s new partner.
Judge Reinhold As Lieutenant Billy Rosewood
Judge Reinhold was born in 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware. He first broke out in the role of Brad Hamilton in theiconic high school comedyFast Times at Ridgemont High. He had previously played a smaller role as Private Elmo Blum inStripes.
Reinhold is known for playing Gerald Hopkins inGremlins, Ken Kessler inRuthless People, and Dr. Neil Miller inThe Santa Clausefranchise. He played a self-parodying version of himself as the host of aJudge Judy-type courtroom reality show inArrested Development. He also played Aaron “the close talker” inSeinfeldseason 5, episodes 18 and 19, “The Raincoats.”
Reinhold appears inBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fas Lieutenant Billy Rosewood. Rosewood is one of Axel’s most trusted allies in the Beverly Hills Police Department.Reinhold previously played Rosewood in all three past installments of theBeverly Hills Copfranchise(as a detective in the first two and a sergeant in the third).
With a reported budget of $150 million,Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Fis one of Netflix’s most expensive movies.
John Ashton As John Taggart
John Ashton was born in 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He first broke big with his role in the originalBeverly Hills Copmovie. This launched Ashton into a career as one of the most reliable character actors of the ‘80s.
Ashton went on to play other action-oriented roles like Marvin Dorfler inMidnight Runand Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt inKing Kong Lives. He also appeared in a couple of John Hughes productions, playing Ken inShe’s Having a Babyand Cliff Nelson inSome Kind of Wonderful. His TV roles include Willie Joe Garr inDallas, Charlie Battles inHardball, and Ulysses S. Grant in the made-for-television filmThe Day Lincoln Was Shot.
InBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Ashton reprises his role as John Taggart. Now retired from the force,Taggart is Rosewood’s former partner at Beverly Hills P.D.and another one of Axel’s closest allies in the city. Ashton returns to the series after being absent fromBeverly Hills Cop III.
Kevin Bacon As Captain Cade Grant
Kevin Bacon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1958. He made his film debut as Chip Diller inNational Lampoon’s Animal House. He first rose to stardom with the role of Ren McCormack in the classic musical dramaFootloose.
Bacon’s early film roles include Jack Burrell in the originalFriday the 13thand Timothy Fenwick, Jr. in the dialogue-driven dramedyDiner. In the ‘90s, he began regularly playing lead roles like Val McKee inTremors, David Labraccio inFlatliners, and Jack Swigert inApollo 13. He also played supporting roles like Willie O’Keefe inJFK, Captain Jack Ross inA Few Good Men, and Wade inThe River Wild. He went on to play Sean Devine inMystic River, Sebastian Shaw inX-Men: First Class, and Charles McGuire inBlack Mass.
Bacon plays Captain Cade Grant inBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Grant is a police captain in the Beverly Hills Police Department.He’s a new characterwho didn’t appear inthe previousBeverly Hills Copfilms.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Supporting Cast & Characters
Taylour Paige as Jane Saunders:Axel’s estranged daughter, Beverly Hills-based defense attorney Jane Saunders, is played by Taylor Paige. Paige won an Independent Spirit Award for her performance in the title role ofZola. She also played Dussie Mae inMa Rainey’s Black Bottom.
Paul Reiser as Jeffrey Friedman:Paul Reiser plays Axel’s former Detroit P.D. partner, Jeffrey Friedman, reprising his role for the first time sinceBeverly Hills Cop II. Reiser is a renowned comedian known for his TV roles as Michael Taylor inMy Two Dads, Paul Buchman inMad About You, and Dr. Sam Owens inStranger Things. His film roles include Carter Burke inAliensand Jim Neiman inWhiplash.
Bronson Pinchot as Serge:Bronson Pinchot appears in theBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fcast as Serge, the art gallery salesman-turned-arms dealer from the original trilogy. Pinchot has also played Barry inRisky Business, Elliot Blitzer inTrue Romance, and Duarto Feliz inThe First Wives Club.
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Cast
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley is the fourth film in the popular comedy franchise starring Eddie Murphy. Murphy returns as Axel Foley in the Netflix film alongside returning cast members Judge Reinhold and John Ashton and Bronson Pinchot as Serge. Kevin Bacon and Joseph Gordon-Levitt also star in the sequel as new characters.
