Eddie Murphy has returned to film after a 5-year hiatus. On April 22, Eddie Murphy took on the Tribeca Film Festival with “Mr. Church.” Originally played by Samuel L. Jackson, Murphy plays the role of Henry Joseph Church. The film tells the story of Church’s friendship with a young white girl and her dying mother. Synopsis: “Charlotte “Charlie” Brody is not pleased when Henry Joseph Church arrives at their modest home, at the request of Marie Brody’s deceased lover, to serve as their cook. Mr Church made a solemn promise to Marie’s former lover that he would take care of Marie for 6 months because Marie is dying of cancer. Young Charlotte has no idea that her mother is sick and refuses to warm up to the man who is suddenly an ever-present figure in her life. However, Mr Church’s presence becomes far more important than Charlotte could ever imagine. Marie’s mother lives another 6 years, and Mr Church stays on to nurse Marie through her illness. Mr Church becomes a loving role model and life long friend to Charlotte, and to Charlotte’s child, long after Marie dies.” WATCH FILM CLIP HERE. Britt Robertson plays Charlotte Brody. Lucy Fry, Natascha McElhone, Xavier Samuel, and Mckenna Grace are also members of the film’s cast. Bruce Beresford (“Driving Miss Daisy”) is the director from a script penned by Susan McMartin. The film is based on McMartin’s real-life story. Envision Media Arts, Evolution Entertainment, After Dark Films, and Atmosphere Entertainment are all producers. No word on when the film will hit theaters.
