Eddie Murphy tries on something different in the recently announced film- FAT SUIT. I had the opportunity to chat with him between sets at a bistro in Hollywood.

Fat suit- what’s it all about?
I play a bunch of fat people. It’s great because you’d never suspect that I play every character in it, unless of course I told you I did. You gotta keep the crowd guessing, you know?

What’s the ultimate difference between FAT SUIT and The Nutty Professor… The Nutty Professor II, Big Momma’s House, Big Momma’s House II, and Norbit?
This one is totally different. The entire film takes place at a buffet restaurant and every line of dialogue is a fat-joke.

That sounds kind of offensive.
It would be if I was really a fat person, but I’m just playing a role. When I’m wearing the suit, even I forget there’s a real person under it.

Recording the voice for Donkey in the Shrek series must have been a nice break.
I actually wore the fat suit while recording.

Is there any reason your wearing it now?
You know, I didn’t even realize it.