In the sequel, Prince Akeem is set to become the king of the fictional country of Zamunda, but first, he finds out he has a son that he never knew about. His son Lavelle, is a street-savvy Queens native. Akeem must honor the former king’s dying wish to raise his grandson as a prince and along with his younger brother, Semmi, they come to America again to search for Akeem’s son.

The original 1998 Coming to America, which was directed by John Landis, starred Murphy as a young royal who moves to New York City to escape an arranged marriage. Also reprising their roles as King Jaffe Joffer and Semmi are James Earl Jones and Arsenio Hall. Joining them in the sequel are Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Wesley Snipes, John Amos, Teyana Taylor, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Paul Bates, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Bella Murphy.

The trailer shows Murphy and Hall playing dual roles. In addition to playing King Akeem and Semmi, the actors play barbers in a barbershop.

Coming 2 America is produced by Kevin Misher and Brian Oliver, and the screenwriters are David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, and Kenya Barris.

The film is set for a March 5 premiere on Amazon Prime.

Watch the trailer below.

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Paramount Pictures closed the deal with Amazon for the worldwide rights to Coming 2 America. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy will officially launch on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021.

“Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, said in a statement. “Thanks to Eddie Murphy’s comedic genius along with the brilliant filmmakers, writers and fabulous cast, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this new adventure. We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.”

The sequel will see newly-crowned King Akeem (Murphy) and his best friend, Semmi (Arsenio Hall) return to America after learning that Akeem has a son he never knew about living in New York.

Other original cast members will also return, including King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones), Queen Lisa (Shari Headley), Cleo McDowell (John Amos), Maurice (Louie Anderson). They will be joined by new cast members, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy, Rotimi, KiKi Layne, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Teyana Taylor.

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In the sequel, Prince Akeem is set to become the king of the fictional country of Zamunda, but first, he finds out he has a son that he never knew about. His son Lavelle, is a street-savvy Queens native. Akeem must honor the former king’s dying wish to raise his grandson as a prince and along with his younger brother, Semmi, they come to America again to search for Akeem’s son.

The original 1998 Coming to America, which was directed by John Landis, starred Murphy as a young royal who moves to New York City to escape an arranged marriage. Also reprising their roles as King Jaffe Joffer and Semmi are James Earl Jones and Arsenio Hall. Joining them in the sequel are Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Wesley Snipes, John Amos, Teyana Taylor, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Paul Bates, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Bella Murphy.

The trailer shows Murphy and Hall playing dual roles. In addition to playing King Akeem and Semmi, the actors play barbers in a barbershop.

Coming 2 America is produced by Kevin Misher and Brian Oliver, and the screenwriters are David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, and Kenya Barris.

The film is set for a March 5 premiere on Amazon Prime.

Watch the trailer below.

The post Watch Eddie Murphy in “Coming 2 America” Trailer appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Paramount Pictures closed the deal with Amazon for the worldwide rights to Coming 2 America. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy will officially launch on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021.

“Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,” Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, said in a statement. “Thanks to Eddie Murphy’s comedic genius along with the brilliant filmmakers, writers and fabulous cast, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this new adventure. We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.”

The sequel will see newly-crowned King Akeem (Murphy) and his best friend, Semmi (Arsenio Hall) return to America after learning that Akeem has a son he never knew about living in New York.

Other original cast members will also return, including King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones), Queen Lisa (Shari Headley), Cleo McDowell (John Amos), Maurice (Louie Anderson). They will be joined by new cast members, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy, Rotimi, KiKi Layne, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Teyana Taylor.

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