In Kenya Barris’ (Black-ish) feature directorial debut, You People, Jonah Hill, who co-wrote for the film, plays Ezra Cohen, a man desperate for love. When Ezra accidentally mistakes Amira Mohammad (played by Lauren London) for his Uber driver, the two laugh off the meet-cute and find that they really are falling for one another. In typical rom-com fashion, they have a happy, healthy relationship that Ezra is excited to take to the next level, but this means they'll have to meet each other's families.
In a new take on the romantic comedy, You People addresses a number of important topics such as cultural and generational differences, and societal expectations that threaten the couple's bond. Featuring an all-star cast, Ezra and Amira must appeal to each other’s families for their respect and blessing, and it isn’t going to be easy. In addition to Hill and London, the cast includes Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny, and Academy Award-nominee Eddie Murphy, who plays Amira’s hesitant and skeptical father, Akbar. He isn't thrilled by Ezra, but it's when he and his wife, Fatima (played by Long), meet with Ezra's parents, Shelley (Dreyfus) and Arnold (Duchovny), that the culture clashing really heats up.
Ahead of the movie’s Netflix release, Collider’s Steve Weintraub spoke with Murphy about his role in the film. During the interview, Murphy discusses what it was about You People that drew him to the project, why it was fun to work with Jonah Hill, and what it was like being a part of Kenya Barris’ first-ever feature-length production. He also shares his first time meeting Rodney Dangerfield, an update on his documentary The Last Stand, and tells us why he finally agreed to make another Beverly Hills Cop.
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