While speaking with Etalk, Eddie Murphy expressed interest in returning to the "Shrek" franchise, gushing over the love he has for Donkey. "I'd absolutely be open if they ever came with another Shrek, I'd do it in two seconds. I love Donkey," the "Beverly Hills Cop" actor said. Murphy has appeared as Donkey in every mainline "Shrek" film, including the theme park attraction "Shrek 4-D." Murphy continued by expressing interest in a Donkey spin-off movie, in a similar vein to the "Puss in Boots" films which were released in the wake of "Shrek Forever After."
"I was like, 'They should have did a Donkey movie.' Donkey is funnier than Puss in Boots. I mean, I love Puss in Boots, but he ain't funny as the Donkey," the actor said. "I would do a 'Donkey movie'. I would do another 'Shrek' in two seconds."
A spin-off focused on Donkey is an intriguing prospect. Ranked as one of the best "Shrek" characters, it would be interesting to see Murphy return to voice the character in an origin story that ends with him escaping captivity and joining Shrek on his debut adventure. A fifth "Shrek" flick would absolutely be welcome as well. With Cameron Diaz (Fiona) returning to acting and "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" receiving high-praise, now is the perfect time to bring the gang back together for "Shrek 5." The possibilities are absolutely endless and Murphy is ready for whatever the animation studio can cook up, saying, "Dreamworks, if you all want to do it, just call me. I'm ready, I'm sitting and ready to do Donkey."
