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Eddie Murphy lining up next comedy

Eddie Murphy is set to star in a new comedy which tells the story of 'Romeo and Juliet' from their parents' point of view.

Variety says that the film is written by Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield; the duo worked with Murphy on both 'Nutty Professor' films, 'Boomerang' and 'Coming to America'.

Murphy's new film, 'Shrek 2', opens in Irish cinemas on 2 July.

He will soon begin work on the sequel to 'Daddy Day Care', 'Daddy Day Camp'.

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