EXCLUSIVE
TMZ
Eddie Murphyis itching to get back onstage to perform stand-up comedy -- and our sources say Netflix wants to give him the perfect landing pad -- with a massive payday.
Sources connected to Murphy tell TMZ ... the comedian has been locked in talks with the streaming giant for an undisclosed number of comedy specials. We're told negotiations are hovering right around $70 MILLION for the deal ... though we've been unable to firmly confirm the exact figure.
$70 mil sounds astronomical --Neil Armstrongastronomical -- but it's actually in line with the top dogs in comedy.Dave Chappellescored $60 mil for 3 stand-up specials on Netflix back in 2017, andChris Rockgot $40 million for 2 specials the year before.
Murphy hung up the comedy mic years ago, and people have been clamoring for a comeback. So, given his track record -- which is incredible -- $70 mil seems in the ballpark.
Eddie was very open about his desire to return to stand-up during his conversation withJerry Seinfeldon "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" ... saying if it's gonna happen, he's gotta get his groove back, although there are certain things that just come naturally ... especially for him.