Newton risks Murphy comedy
Thandie Newton admits she is taking a big career risk by turning her back on drama to star in a new comedy movie with Eddie Murphy.
After emotionally draining performances in Crash and the recently-completed The Pursuit of Happiness, the Oscar-nominated actress was desperate to find something more light-hearted.
But she confesses she's afraid of the effect it will have her career.
Newton said: "I really needed to do something lighter. I generally play tough roles that are emotionally hard going. I just did this film with Will Smith, and typically the film lightened up once my character was no longer in it.
"So doing a film with Eddie is great, but I half expect the film police to come along and say: 'What are you doing? You're not supposed to be in comedies' and take me away."
