Eddie Murphy, director Craig Brewer, and the cast and writers of 'Dolemite Is My Name' on the legacy of Rudy Ray Moore
Eddie Murphy’s first R-rated comedy in 20 years is a rollicking success that should put him back in the awards race.
Burgess, who plays “Dolemite” producer Theodore Toney, remembers watching his mother’s and aunts’ copies of Moore’s movies on the sly as a child. “I think [Moore] was the first Tyler Perry, shooting stuff raw and shooting with no money, just believing in himself,” said Epps, who portrays Moore’s comedian friend and co-star Jimmy Lynch. “It resonated with me because being a stand-up comic, it ain’t easy breaking into the stand-up world. But he was a perfect example of sometimes being oblivious to things can benefit you. And he was oblivious to the rules.
Snoop Dogg, who has credited Rudy Ray Moore for his influence on rap, stars as Moore’s DJ pal in “Dolemite Is My Name.” “I was a really big fan of a contemporary of his named Wildman Steve, so I was familiar with this whole X-rated comedy album, under-the-counter business, because I’d go into a record store as a kid and there would be these dirty records behind the counter that you’d have to ask about,” said Karaszewski.
On screen, Murphy’s Moore reveals himself as not only an influential comedy genius and entrepreneur but also a leader whose belief in himself is infectious, whether troubleshooting budgeting crises between scenes or inspiring cast and crew as their morale flags. In quieter moments, Moore wrestles with his own artistic self-determination when that unsinkable spirit threatens to capsize.
Luenell shared a connection to the real Moore: A few years before his death, she worked alongside him performing comedy shows, getting to know him on the road. When they had the chance to meet Moore prior to writing “Dolemite Is My Name,” Alexander and Karaszewski discovered he was nothing like his comedy persona.
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