For one, the longawaited sequel will be directed by dolemite is my names craig brewer. All star cast to return for coming to america 2 botwc. Coming to america 2 release date, cast, story and everything. Prince akeem is back for coming to america 2 metro. Shari headley to return for coming to america sequel. Eddie murphy will thankfully be returning to reprise. Akeem learns he has a longlost son in the united states and must return to america to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of zamunda.
All the hbo max originals that are coming to the streaming service in 2020 or 2021, including ridley scotts raised by wolves, greg berlantis. Coming to america sequel in the works with original writers. Wesley snipes snags a role on the upcoming coming 2. With such a milestone, the former costars eddie murphy and arsenio hall discussed the possibility of a coming to america sequel. The title of the movie, coming 2 america, is a play on the title of the first film, coming to america 1988.
Eddie murphy spotted filming coming 2 america in new pictures and the 80s are officially back. Murphy issued a statement about the announcement, saying, after many years of anticipation, im thrilled that coming to america 2 is officially moving forward. Coming back 2 america starring kevin hart, eddie murphy, arsenio hall, micheal blackson, james earl jones and john amos. Some of eddie murphys coming to america crew may be headed back to the fictional nation of zamunda if paramount pictures has its way. When coming to america 2 was announced, it was revealed that it would focus on eddie murphys. The guy on trading places was young and full of energy and curious and funny and fresh and great.
The ginormous fayetteville estate that atlantas favorite heavyweight champ evander holyfield builtand later lost to foreclosureis acting as a film set now for coming 2 america, a follow. But over 30 years later, akeem will make his way to the throne in sequel coming 2 america, with a few interesting stops along the way. The 1988 cult classic romantic comedy which gifted audiences with its hilarious tale of an african prince who traveled to america, specifically queens, new york, to find love and escape his arranged marriage is returning with lead actor eddie murphy, who has already signed on to. The oscar winner was spotted holding his scripts on the set of the new movie, coming to america 2, and was joined by arsenio hall who is.
We dont know the story of the sequel yet, but the original movie was a fishoutofwater tale with murphy playing the coddled prince akeem, who fled his african home to find true love in america. Golden icons finally, the sequel to coming to america. Production on the sequel to the 1988 romantic comedy coming to america is officially underway and the cast is already shaping up to be epic. Eddie murphy, speaking at the toronto international film festival, confirmed returning characters to the sequel of coming to america, including randy watson and the band sexual chocolate. Eddie murphy, whos reprising the lead role of african. According to essence it looks like paramount pictures hired two men who wrote the successful film to make a sequel barry blaustein and david sheffield have been brought on to work on the film and fans are pretty excited earlier this year a fake eddie murphy twitter account sent out a. Im a horror movie lover, but for the last couple of years, even the horror genre has sucked. Paramount pictures is moving forward on a sequel to the 1988 eddie murphy comedy coming to america with jonathan levine on board to direct from a script by blackish creator kenya. Coming 2 america has a lot of good things going for it. Accoridng to the hollywood reporter, actor eddie murphy has been a part of the development and is expected to star in. Aug 21, 2019 the sequel to coming to america has a robust comedic cast list, but heres what else is known about the film. The story is a comedy romance featuring eddie murphy as prince akeem and his sidekick arsenio hall playing semmi who leave their kingdom of zamunda to come to america. There are 2 other movies coming out on the same date, including uncharted and west side story.
Heres the latest wild rumor to hit the movie news world. Eddie murphy may be in the early stages of writing a sequel to his 1988 comedy hit coming to america. The comedy legend appeared on fridays ellen degeneres show and discussed the upcoming sequel to his beloved 1988 comedy coming to america, which he just recently completed filming on. I hate when i waste money seeing a movie that ended up being a pos. A sequel to the 1988 comedy classic coming to america is officially in the works, with eddie murphy set to reprise his role as akeem and craig brewer poised to direct. Wesley snipes has joined eddie murphy in coming 2 america, paramounts sequel to its popular 1988 comedy. Movies kenya barris, jonathan levine tackling coming to america sequel exclusive. Wesley snipes and more cast in coming to america sequel ign. Eddie murphys coming to america sequel gets a release date.
Coming to america 2 is officially in the works as sequel. After nearly three decades, coming to america is getting the sequel treatment. We hope youre hungry for some mcdowells, as coming to america star john amos is now confirmed to reprise his role in the upcoming sequel. With eddie murphy, paul bates, garcelle beauvais, feather.
Eddie murphy is reportedly planning on making beverly hills cop 4 after finishing production on coming to america 2. Peep why they are shooting coming to america 2 at rick. The film was released in the united states on june 29, 1988. Eddie murphy is involved with the film, but its unclear if he will reprise the lead role as prince akeem joffer. Eddie murphy says coming to america 2 goes above and. The cast will also include fellow newcomers include leslie jones, rick ross and kiki layne, as well. The longrumored coming to america sequel is a step closer to happening. Eddie murphy confirms sexual chocolate will return in coming.
Aug 12, 2019 shari headley will reteam with eddie murphy in paramounts coming to america sequel. Eddie murphy confirms sexual chocolate will return in. The oscar winner was spotted holding his scripts on the set of the new movie, coming to america 2, and was joined by arsenio hall who is clearly bringing back. Coming to america sequel with eddie murphy in the works. With a 2020 release date set, it looks as though production is on the verge. Dec 11, 2019 in december, eddie murphy told ellen degeneres about the sequel to coming to america. Eddie murphy confirmed to return by adam chitwood january 11, 2019. Coming to america 2 now has a release date of august 7, 2020, as reported by variety. Comedian arsenio hall also starred in the 1981 hit along with murphy. The actress will reprise her role as lisa mcdowell, the love interest and eventual wife to murphys prince akeem. Its official, everyone is coming back to star in the sequel for coming to america. Wesley snipes joins eddie murphy in coming to america. Actor eddie murphy, who played the prince, is going back to america as a sequel was announced on friday. After 31 years, coming to america is finally getting its longawaited sequel.
Coming 2 america began production in georgia earlier this summer. A sequel to the 1988 smash hit comedy has been in the works for a few years now, and the last update we had came in 2017 with. The coming to america sequel is the second film to be set for aug. Blaustein, and kenya barris, based on characters created by eddie murphy. Coming 2 america 2020 akeem learns he has a longlost son in the united states and must return to america to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of zamunda. Coming to america sequel could be filming at tyler perry. The longawaited sequel to coming to america has finally got a release date. Tracy morgan is the latest comedian to join eddie murphy and arsenio hall in the hugely anticipated sequel coming 2 america. Hes reached marriageable age, and his parents have found him a suitable bride. Eddie murphy says coming to america 2 goes above and beyond. The film will be directed by craig brewer, from a screenplay by david sheffield, barry w. Coming to america sequel confirmed after 30 years sandra rose.
Coming to america sequel filming at rick ross metro. According to variety, paramount pictures is moving forward. The royal family of zamunda is making a triumphant return. Get ready because eddie murphy is coming to america, again. Rumors of a coming to america sequel have wafted around hollywood for years, but it looks like paramount pictures is making it happen. Coming 2 america is an upcoming american comedy film.
Eddie murphy compares coming to america 2s zamunda to black. Coming 2 america sequel cast popsugar entertainment. The hollywood reporter said akeem will return to america seeking his longlost son. Coming to america 2 release date set for summer 2020. Weve been saying since 20 that there should be a sequel to coming to america and now, after a long development, its actually happening. Dec 16, 2019 on the back of the triumphant dolemite is my name, eddie murphy is poised to bring his loyal fans another movie worth celebrating, with the long awaited sequel coming 2 america showing us whats. Nov 01, 2017 shari headley, who starred as lisa in coming to america, stopped by the mcdowells popup restaurant and shared her thoughts on the upcoming sequel. Headley played lisa mcdowell, the romantic interest of prince akeem eddie murphy and calloway played iman izzi, prince akeems betrothed bride in the original film.
With eddie murphy, arsenio hall, jermaine fowler, leslie jones. Coming to america 2 release date, cast, story and everything to. Sep 01, 2019 its been a long 31 years since eddie murphy introduced prince akeem to the united states in 1988s coming to america. Eddie murphy and arsenio hall ready to film coming to.
Coming to america reunited star eddie murphy with director john landis. In the sequel, akeem, who is set to become king, learns about a longlost son and must return to america to meet his unlikely heir to the throne of zamunda. Jan 11, 2019 weve been saying since 20 that there should be a sequel to coming to america and now, after a long development, its actually happening eddie murphy, whos reprising the lead role of. Coming to america sequel set to film in atlanta movies. Coming 2 america 2020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. While visiting the arsenio hall show, murphy recalled the backlash.
After years of talk about the sequel, eddie murphy finally made it official back in january when he announced his involvement. Now it looks like dave chappelle may be on board too. When eddie murphy comes back, he does it all the way. The followup finds akeem returning to america to meet his long lost son. The longawaited sequel to eddie murphy s coming to america is finally on the way to its eventual release in theaters. Eddie murphys coming to america sequel set for 2020. The film also costars arsenio hall, james earl jones, shari headley, and john amos. Coming to america 2 is coming out in 2020 on friday, december 18, 2020 and will be released in nationwide movie theaters.
Deadline and variety were first to report that shari headley and vanessa bell calloway will both be reviving their roles. Coming to america sequel set for 2020 release cnn get ready because eddie murphy is coming to america, again. Paramount pictures coming to america sequel, starring eddie murphy, written by kenya barris, and directed by craig brewer, for a summer 2020 release date. And now you can add to that list coming to america 2. Eddie murphys coming to america 2 is scheduled to hit theaters in the summer of 2020. New pictures of coming 2 america see eddie murphy on set with. Feb 12, 2019 last year was the 30th anniversary of john landis coming to america and looking back, its a film worth celebrating. Jan 11, 2019 it looks like coming to america 2 might actually be happening folks. Weve assembled a great team that will be led by craig brewer, who just did an amazing job on dolemite, and im looking forward to bringing all these classic and beloved characters back to the big screen. Eddie murphy explains why coming to america is different. The rappers home will be prominently featured in the upcoming sequel for coming to america 2, with eddie murphy and them.
The film will hit cinemas on august 7, 2020, paramount announced on monday february 11 original article. Randy watson and his band sexual chocolate will be back in the sequel to coming to america, eddie murphy confirmed at the toronto international film festival. But akeem wants a woman who loves him for what he is, not what he has, and he travels to america with his valet semmi arsenio hall to find his. Coming 2 america plot details uncovered, dave chappelle. Coming to america star opens up about the sequel while. Dubbed coming 2 america, the followup brings back eddie. Coming to america is a 1988 american romantic comedy film directed by john landis and based on a story originally created by eddie murphy, who also starred in the lead role.
Paramount is hoping the bulk of the original cast which included arsenio hall, james earl jones, shari headley, and john amos will return for the sequel. Coming 2 america will bring back a lot of familiar faces, as well as introduce us to some new players like leslie jones, kiki layne and tracy. Deadline reports that jonathan levine 5050, the night before will direct. Eddie murphy to make beverly hills cop 4 after coming to. Its been 31 years since the original comedy debuted and fans have been waiting that long for a sequel to. Comedy great eddie murphy appears to be writing a sequel to his hit 1988 fish out of water classic, coming to america. While the paramount movie has shot in multiple locations, a good portion of it has taken place in the peach state. Coming to america sequel lands director and writer. Paramount pictures has hired the writers of coming to america, barry blaustein and david sheffield, for a potential sequel, according to the hollywood reporter best and. That scene alone makes coming to america a stone cold classic. Dec 06, 2019 eddie murphy talks coming to america 2. Jan 11, 2019 a sequel to the 1988 comedy classic coming to america is officially in the works, with eddie murphy set to reprise his role as akeem and craig brewer poised to direct. The paramount film is expected to shoot in multiple locations, but a good portion of it will take place in the peach state.
Believe it or not, theres a coming to america sequel officially in development at paramount pictures with the original writers back to write the script. In addition, with brewer hard at work on the coming to america sequel, coming 2 america, he revealed what fans can expect in the longawaited sequel and where they are in the production. Eddie murphy and arsenio hall arrive in georgia to start filming the coming to america sequel. A woman in double denim can be seen standing in the back next to a guard on the left side. Reportedly, the plot for the second installment will follow akeem as he learns about a longlost son in america, so he. Landis recalled the differences in working with murphy on the two movies. Feb 12, 2019 get ready because eddie murphy is coming to america, again. Coming to america 2 nails down official release date. Sep 27, 2017 barris is writing the new draft, while levine has been tapped to direct. But what else do we know about this potential comedy smash. According to the hollywood reporter, a coming to america sequel is reportedly in the works. Inspired by the 1988 box office hit coming to america, coming back 2 america is guaranteed to make you cry laughing. Coming 2 america will bring back a lot of familiar faces, as well as introduce us to some new players like leslie jones, kiki layne and tracy morgan. It will serve as a sequel to coming to america 1988.
Shari headley officially returning for coming 2 america kevin burwick. After nearly 30 years, it looks like coming to america is getting a sequel. Coming to america centers around pampered african prince akeem eddie murphy, heir to the throne and fabulous riches. The netflix star says fans have high expectations for the movie. Aug 07, 2019 wesley snipes is joining the cast of the coming to america sequel but hes not he only one. Eddie murphys coming to america sequel now has an official release date. But, the crown prince of zamunda will be returning for a sequel titled.
I rarely go to the movies, most of the movies today are shitty at best. Eddie murphys son kevin hart has come of age and its time for him to find his princess. Before we get into analyzing what a ridiculous idea this is, let me first explain. Over the years that movie has become a cult classis and something that can be watched over and over again. Coming to america sequel with eddie murphy lands a release date. The two men had previously worked together on the comedy hit trading places. Eddie murphy couldnt be happier with coming to america sequel. But, the crown prince of zamunda will be returning for a sequel titled coming 2 america in december of 2020, which will also see the return of arsenio hall and james earl jones. Coming to america sequel is filming at evander holyfield.
An extremely pampered african prince travels to queens, new york, and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and will. Aug 20, 2019 production on the sequel to the 1988 romantic comedy coming to america is officially underway and the cast is already shaping up to be epic. We previously heard the movie was about murphys akeem being a. Craig brewer talks dolemite is my name and coming to. Coming 2 america brings back mcdowells owner john amos. Eddie murphy is writing coming to america 2 script. Coming to america 2 is actually a thing thats really happening craig brewer is set as director, as first reported by deadline. The coming to america sequel has finally been given an official release date variety reports that well find out what happened with prince akeem on august 7, 2020. Sep 29, 2017 the sequel to coming to america will probably suck. Jonathan levine, the director of warm bodies and 5050, and blackish creator kenya barris are teaming for coming to.
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