Amazon has released a new batch of images from its upcomingEddie MurphycomedyComing 2 America, which will debut on Prime Video on March 5.
Whereasyesterday’s images focused on the sequel’s returning cast, the latest crop introduces new cast members such asKiKi Layne,Tracy Morgan,Leslie Jones,Wesley Snipes,Teyana TaylorandJermaine Fowler, the latter of whom plays Murphy’s long-lost son and thus, the proper heir to his new throne.
Craig Brewer(Dolemite Is My Name) directed the sequel, which follows newly-crowned King Akeem (Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) as they embark on a new adventure that takes them around the world, from the great African nation of Zamunda to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began.
The sequel brings backJames Earl Jones(King Jaffe Joffer),Shari Headley(Queen Lisa),John Amos(Cleo McDowell) andLouie Anderson(Maurice), as well as the motley barbershop crew. The ensemble also includes Murphy’s 18-year-old daughterBella Murphy, who makes her feature acting debut here.
Coming 2 Americawas made by Paramount Pictures in association with New Republic Pictures, and Brewer directed from a script byKenya Barris,Barry W. BlausteinandDavid Sheffield. Blaustein, Sheffield andJustin Kanewhave story credits on the sequel, which is based on characters created by Eddie Murphy, who also produced under his eponymous banner alongside Kevin Misher of Misher Films. The film was executive produced byBrian Oliver,Bradley Fischer,Valerii An,Charisse Hewitt-Webster,Michele Imperato Stabile,Andy Bermanand Barris.
