Coming 2 america is set to arrive at theaters on a trail of rose petals, on august 7, 2020. This is a custom that is traditional in the royal family of zamoonda, africa. 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. Kevin misher, murphy, kenya barris are producing coming 2 america, which arrives in theaters dec. 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.
In the wealthy african nation of zamunda, crown prince akeem joffer grows weary of his pampered. Oct 10, 2019 but no, doing this movie, we went, this movie has to be rated r because of the way rudy ray moore was. 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. Inspired by the 1988 box office hit coming to america, coming back 2. Deadline and variety were first to report that shari headley and vanessa bell calloway will both be reviving their roles. Filming began on august 17, 2019 in atlanta, georgia. Aug 07, 2019 james earl jones will be reprising his role as king jaffe joffer in paramounts coming to america sequel. On june 29, 1988, paramount debuted the rrated comedy coming to america, from eddie murphy and john landis, in theaters. Apr 26, 2018 it was later confirmed that a coming 2 america sequel is happening, with paramount bringing back original writers barry blaustein and david sheffield to work on the script, and the last we heard. Eddie murphy in coming 2 america 2020 arsenio hall in coming 2 america 2020. Learn more about the movie, watch the trailer and find showtimes just by clicking on a movie poster. Coming to america sequel with eddie murphy lands a release date.
Prince akeem is back for coming to america 2 metro. Eddie murphy will thankfully be returning to reprise. James earl jones will be reprising his role as king jaffe joffer in paramounts coming to america sequel. It will serve as a sequel to coming to america 1988. Eddie murphy may be in the early stages of writing a sequel to his 1988 comedy hit coming to america. Mar 17, 2017 murphy has held the title of one of the kings of comedy in hollywood, thanks in part to his role in coming to america.
Eddie murphy and arsenio hall reunite for coming to. Its been 31 years since the original comedy debuted and fans have been waiting that long for a sequel to. The longawaited sequel to coming to america has finally got a release date. Murphy has held the title of one of the kings of comedy in hollywood, thanks in part to his role in coming to america. To escape an arranged marriage, akeem flees to america accompanied by his persnickety sidekick, semmi arsenio hall, to find his queen. Disguised as a foreign student working in fast food, he romances lisa shari headley, but struggles with.
Eddie murphy is enthusiastic about appearing in the film because of craig brewers work in dolemite, in which he plays a selfmade blaxploitation film star alongside wesley snipes, keeganmichael key, chris rock, and craig robinson. Jul 25, 2015 coming to america is remembered as one of murphys best movies and has a long list of classic lines. 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. Coming to america sequel starring eddie murphy confirmed at paramount by mike fleming jr, deadline jan 12, 2019 coming to america 2 will be directed by dolemite is my name director craig.
While the plot for the sequel is unknown, jones, 88, is listed as a part of the returning cast on imdb. Our host dave karger conducts the interview with snipes and his dolemite is my name costars at imdb at toronto, presented by intuit quickbooks. With eddie murphy, paul bates, garcelle beauvais, feather. The best netflix original shows and movies coming in 2020.
Aug 24, 2019 first pictures as coming to america 2 kicks off filming and eddie murphy is back as prince akeem in full regalia claire eatonrutter saturday 24 aug 2019 10. James earl jones, paul bates returning for coming to america. 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. Coming to america is remembered as one of murphys best movies and has a long list of classic lines. The studio initially hired jonathan levine snatched in 2017 to direct the sequel to the 1988 comedy, but he has since bowed out. It was later confirmed that a coming 2 america sequel is happening, with paramount bringing back original writers barry blaustein and david sheffield to work on.
The below is just a creative concept by day1pro, and it sounds so good coming back 2 america starring kevin hart, eddie murphy, arsenio hall, micheal blackson, james earl jones and john amos. Coming 2 america full full movie, coming 2 america full full movie streaming coming 2 america full movie engsub watch coming 2 america full english full movie online coming 2 america full film. Watch coming to america online stream full movie directv. Louie anderson just shot coming to america 2 and it will. These movies will be coming to your local marcus theatres or movie tavern location in the near future. Coming to america sequel with eddie murphy lands a release. Louie anderson just got off the set of coming to america 2. Coming to america dvd coming to america casts comedian eddie murphy as pampered african prince akeem, who rebels against an arranged marriage and heads to america to find a new bride. Feb 12, 2019 get ready because eddie murphy is coming to america, again. The film also costars arsenio hall, james earl jones, shari headley, and john amos. 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. You know him as joe the policeman on the whats goin down episode of thats my mama. Coming to america also starred james earl jones, shari headley and john amos.
There are 2 other movies coming out on the same date, including uncharted and west side story. Paramount confirms coming to america 2 and more at cinemacon. Get ready because eddie murphy is coming to america, again. Coming to america 1988 cast and crew cast photos and info. However, paramount pictures has now given coming to america 2 a release date of august 7th, 2020. Aug 29, 2019 louie anderson just got off the set of coming to america 2. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing coming to america 1988 near you. With eddie murphy, arsenio hall, jermaine fowler, leslie jones. Its official, everyone is coming back to star in the sequel for coming to america. Heres the latest wild rumor to hit the movie news world. James earl jones, paul bates returning for coming 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 clearly. Coming to america 1988 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
In coming 2 america, eddie murphys prince akeem will return to america. After a nostalgia trip of a saturday night live return back in december. Coming to america 1988 cast and crew prince akeem eddie murphy is the prince of a wealthy african country and wants for nothing, except a wife who will love him in spite of his title. When eddie murphy comes back, he does it all the way. It was initially announced to release on august 7, 2020, but was delayed to reportedly to give way to director antoine fuquas infinite movie. Tracy morgan opens up about his coming 2 america character. Eddie murphy says coming to america 2 will be rated pg. Coming to america 2 release date, cast, story and everything. Coming to america where to stream and watch decider.
Eddie murphy couldnt be happier with coming to america sequel. 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. Coming to america 2 release date set for summer 2020. Coming to america 2 release date set for summer 2020 collider. Coming to america is easily considered to be one of the top comedy films of alltime since its release back in 1988. This sequel will arrive 32 years after the release of the original film. The film will hit cinemas on august 7, 2020, paramount announced on monday february 11 original article. James earl jones, paul bates returning for coming to america 2, rick ross also. The film is also trying to bring arsenio hall, james earl jones and john amos back to reprise their roles. Coming to america is the filmic equivalent of using a maserati to go to the corner grocery store murphys colossal comic gifts and landis countercultural sensibilities are largely wasted.
Aug 20, 2019 kevin misher, murphy, kenya barris are producing coming 2 america, which arrives in theaters dec. Wesley snipes gives a sneak peek of his coming 2 america. But no, doing this movie, we went, this movie has to be rated r because of the way rudy ray moore was. Eddie murphy released an official statement on brewers appointment. Watch coming to america online full movie from 1988 yidio. A sequel would be interesting to catch but maybe some things are better left.
May 14, 2020 six years after psych ended its eightseason run on usa and three years after psych. Coming to america 1988 cast and crew cast photos and. Featuring a starstudded ensemble with eddie murphy at the. During the interview, tracy morgan said they made the movie at the right. As we wait for coming 2 americas release, it brings back memories of the moments from the original that made us laugh and a few that also left us confused. His father, king jahfi jahfar had been planning this wedding for many years.
Jan 11, 2019 the studio initially hired jonathan levine snatched in 2017 to direct the sequel to the 1988 comedy, but he has since bowed out. Six years after psych ended its eightseason run on usa and three years after psych. Coming 2 america sequel cast popsugar entertainment. Arsenio hall ends coming to america 2 with kevin hart. Paramount pictures coming to america sequel, starring eddie murphy, written by kenya barris, and directed by craig brewer, for a summer 2020 release date. 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. 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. The movie brought back our favorites for a brandnew adventure, psychos are gearing up to return to santa. Eddie murphy plays a very wealthy and pampered african prince who comes to america in search of a bride.
Golden icons finally, the sequel to coming to america. Coming to america casts comedian eddie murphy as pampered african prince akeem, who rebels against an arranged marriage and heads to america to find a new bride. When he appeared in the film, he was fresh off of beverly hills cop ii, and. All star cast to return for coming to america 2 botwc. Prince ahkeim jahfar wakes up on his twentyfirst birthday and realizes that he is to be wed to a woman he has never met before. 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 2 is coming out in 2020 on friday, december 18, 2020 and will be released in nationwide movie theaters. Aug 30, 2019 coming 2 america is set to arrive at theaters on a trail of rose petals, on august 7, 2020. Eddie murphy plays akeem joffer, the crown prince of the fictional african. Power star rotimi boards coming 2 america deadline. The comedy centers on a workingclass man from queens who discovers he is heir to the throne of an african country and travels there to claim his birthright. Jan 15, 2019 a sequel to the 1988 hit comedy coming to america is going forward, with eddie murphy returning as african prince akeem, media reports confirm. Eddie murphy and arsenio hall reunite for coming to america.
Coming to america is one my favorite movies of eddie murphy all times. Prince akeem eddie murphy is the prince of a wealthy african country and wants for nothing, except a wife who will love him in spite of his title. After over 30 years, the sequel of the popular movie will finally become a reality. Coming 2 america is an upcoming american comedy film. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. The film was released in the united states on june 29, 1988. Eddie murphy is back to play the legendary role of african prince akeem in the upcoming movie coming 2 america which will be the sequel of the hit movie coming to america. Accompanied by his closest companion arsenio hall, murphy quickly finds a job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble. Kenya barris, creator of blackish, is working on the coming to america 2 script, originally penned by coming to america. Murphys regal father james earl jones agrees to al low the prince 40 days to roam the u.
The story sees akeem returning to america when he learns of a. Coming 2 america is set to release on 18 december 2020. Coming to america 2 moving forward with eddie murphy. Sep 01, 2019 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 2 america 2020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Eddie murphy says coming to america 2 goes above and beyond. May 18, 2020 the best netflix original shows and movies coming in 2020. A sequel, titled coming 2 america, is in production. In 1989, a pilot for a planned spinoff tv show was made, although this was never picked up for a series. Eddie murphys coming to america 2 is scheduled to hit theaters in the summer of 2020.
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