
EXCLUSIVE: Men In Black helmer Barry Sonnenfeld has come on board to direct and executive produce CBS’ Beverly Hills Cop pilot from Shawn Ryan, Eddie Murphy and Sony Pictures TV. The hourlong project, a continuation of the movie franchise, centers on Axel Foley’s police officer son Aaron (Brandon T. Jackson), who takes down the criminal elements of the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. Kevin Pollak and David Denman co-star, with Murphy set to guest star in the pilot. Sonnenfeld is with WME.
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Why…DOA
Great, so now it’ll suck with a big name director.
This is the only drama I actually can’t wait for. And Sonnefeld is a crackerjack, am I right? Pushing Daisies! The Tick! Maximum Bob!
This is going to be awesome!!!
So many apostrophes!
Both this an Arsenio coming back? Could it be a sign?
I got a bad feeling about this.
I thought this was gonna be a comedy…
Shawn Ryan and now Barry Sonnenfeld (Men In Black, Get Shorty) ? Yeeeeeah! I’m in.
Brilliant decision by CBS to have Barry. A man with impeccable comedy timing on the screen or just on the set. His keen eye and unique camera angles will give it a special quality. Looking forward to it.
I hope he is able to bring his creative production team with him..
Great news CBS has some great shows coming w/Eddie Murphy &Robin Williams. I” ll be watching.
The same Barry Sonnenfeld behind the pilots for FUNNY IN FARSI, NOTES FROM THE UNDERBELLY, SUBURBAN SHOOTOUT, PUSHING DAISIES, THE TICK, and MAXIMUM BOB? producer for KAREN SISCO, SECRET AGENT MAN, FANTASY ISLAND remake? Score!