Eddie Murphy is at it again as the actor and producer tabs actresses Garcelle Beauvais and Nomzamo Mbatha for the upcoming Coming 2 America according to Deadline.
Directed by Craig Brewer, Paramount Pictures is working eagerly on the sequel to the 1988 comedy Coming to America and have enlisted an all-star cast. Beauvais will reprise her role as one of the rose bearers from the original film serving as Semmi’s (Arsenio Hall) love interest. Mbatha’s role is currently undisclosed, much like the rest of the newer cast.
The two actresses join a already hefty cast consisting of returning cast members Murphy, Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, John Amos, Paul Bates, Louie Anderson, and Vanessa Bell Calloway. New casting additions for the sequel include Jermaine Fowler, Wesley Snipes, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones, KiKi Layne, Rick Ross, Luenell, Rotimi, Teyana Taylor, and Michael Blackson.
Coming 2 America will follow the former Prince Akeem, who is set to become the new King of Zamunda when he discovers his long lost son in America – a Queens native named Lavelle. In honor of his father’s dying wish, Akeem returns to America alongside Semmi to search for his forgotten heir.
Coming 2 America is slated to be released December 18th 2020.
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