Eddie Murphy has signed on to star in "Candy Cane Lane", a holiday movie for Amazon Prime.
Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke said, "As we know firsthand with our hit Coming 2 America, Eddie is someone who brings global audiences together, and we can't wait to make it happen again. We look forward to seeing the multi-talented Reggie Hudlin take the helm in bringing this future holiday classic to life!"
The film will drop in more than 240 countries on Prime and is part of a three-picture and first-look deal that Murphy has with Amazon Studios.
Reginald Hudline will direct the film and commented about the news, saying, "The holiday season is my favorite time of year-just ask my family about my nine-hour Christmas playlist. I‘m excited to be working again with Eddie Murphy, Brian Grazer, and Amazon."
Production is scheduled to begin this winter.
