Eddie Murphy back as Axel Foley filming Beverly Hills Cop reboot

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Eddie Murphy was spotted on set for the first time reprising his role of Detective Axel Foley in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise in Los Angeles on Tuesday.With a touch of movie magic, the Los Angeles-based set was made to look like a wintery city airport complete with fake snow.Murphy, 61, appeared to be very much in character as he donned a remarkably familiar outfit that fans will recognize from the film's earlier sequels.

First look: Eddie Murphy, 61, is spotted on set reprising his role of Detective Axel Foley in the Beverly Hills Cop reboot in Los Angeles on Tuesday Filming now: The long-awaited fourth installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise is now in pre-production at NetflixThis is the first time Murphy has been seen filming since production on the fourth installment of the franchise began after a decades-long delay.

Murphy, who plays the beloved quirky detective that catapulted his career in 1984, wore the signature varsity jacket, T-shirt, and jeans look as he raced around the bustling set.The images from the set mark a victorious kickoff for the film that had been met with detours and delays and comes a day after the announcement that Murphy will be joined by two more power players who have recently been cast for the film.