Eddie Murphy Cast in Lee Daniels’ Richard Pryor Biopic

Eddie Murphy won't be the lead role, but ET Online is reporting that the comedian will be involved in Lee Daniels' upcoming biopic on the late Richard Pryor.

According to the report, Murphy will portray LeRoy "Buck Carter" Pryor, Richard's dad. The film was announced back in January of 2014 and is finally starting to take shape.

Daniels took to Instagram to express his excitement.

Strap in and brace yourself. They done let me and him out of our cages! #idonteventhinkimreadyforthisone! #excited #proud #OMG
A photo posted by Lee Daniels (@theoriginalbigdaddy) on Mar 12, 2015 at 3:17pm PDT

ET also confirmed that Jennifer Pryor, Richard Pryor's wife, will be portrayed by Kate Hudson.

Last summer, it was announced that Mike Epps will play Richard Pryor. Others attached to the project include Oprah Winfrey, who will portray the main character's grandmother, Marie Carter.