Eddie Murphy Reportedly Negotiating Stand-up Return With Netflix According to TMZ, Murphy is br in talks with the streaming giant br for a $70 million deal. Recently, the 58-year-old comedian appeared on Jerry Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.' He confirmed that he did in fact br want to return to stand-up comedy. Eddie Murphy Fans were excited to br hear Murphy's desire to return. Twitter user Twitter user More details of the reported deal with Netflix have yet to be revealed.