Eddie Murphy producing comedy 'Fluffy'

Eddie Murphy is to produce and possibly star in upcoming Paramount buddy comedy The New Adventures of Fluffy, say reports.

The R-rated movie follows a set of talking animals on a road trip through New York, similar to the comedian's Trading Places, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Producer Murphy is not yet formally attached to appear in the picture.

The 48-year-old will next feature in Fantasy Island, A Thousand Words and Shrek Ever After.