Legendary funnyman Eddie Murphy returned to his signature role as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, but will he return again in Beverly Hills Cop 5? The beloved action comedy franchise launched in 1984 with the release of the eponymous film, and concerns a street-wise Detroit police officer who gets drawn into a massive case while in the ritzy Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills. The first film was an instant blockbuster and helped rocket Murphy to movie stardom after being mostly known for his tenure on SNL and his standup comedy career.