40 Years Ago, Eddie Murphy Backed Out of Doing a ‘Star Trek’ Movie to Play One of His Least Celebrated Roles

When 1986’s Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home first went into development at Paramount Pictures, the studio explored the possibility of adding Eddie Murphy to the cast. Murphy was on a hot streak at the time, having just starred in 48 Hrs., Trading Places, and Beverly Hills Cop back to back. He was also a…