Sylvester Stallone was supposed to be Axel Foley?
I understand the original script for "Beverly Hills Cop" was written with Sylvester Stallone in mind for the lead character. Word has it that Sly read the script & revised it, making it into an action movie. The producers didn't like the idea, so Stallone was replaced. Did the producers think of auditioning other actors for the part of Axel Foley before deciding on Eddie Murphy? I understand if Stallone had accepted the role, his character's name would've been different. Does anyone know the entire story behind all of this? Would the overall casting had been different if Sly had accepted the part? I wonder how Sly would've reacted if he had been the one thrown through the glass window instead of Eddie Murphy? How was Eddie Murphy decided on for the part of Axel Foley? Don't get me wrong, Murphy was great in this role, but I have to wonder "what if...".
Larry Appleton: "I have..."
Balki Bartokomous: "Oh, God!"
Larry Appleton: "...a plan!"