My thanks to our amazing "Coming 2 America", staff and crew! "Coming 2 America" has turned out to be a big disappointment to those hoping for a new framing for the continent, writes Moky Makura. Listen to Coming 2 America (Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists on Apple Music. With Eddie Murphy, Paul Bates, Garcelle Beauvais, Feather. [45][46][47] On October 1, 2019, in an interview with Collider, Murphy confirmed that production on Beverly Hills Cop IV would commence after the filming of Coming 2 America has wrapped. After an awkward reunion with his mother Mary, Akeem takes them back to Zamunda, much to his family's displeasure. 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[19][28] In October 2019, Eriq La Salle stated that he will not reprise his role of Darryl Jenks from the original film due to scheduling conflicts. Coming 2 America is full of callbacks and references to the original movie, but one of the best comes in its mid-credits scene with John Legend. [29][39][40], In October 2019, Samuel L. Jackson, who briefly appeared in the original film, was confirmed to not be reprising his role in the sequel due to scheduling conflicts. [23][38] Madge Sinclair, who played Akeem's mother Queen Aoleon in the original film, died in December 1995; her character was not recast, but is featured in archive footage. Coming 2 America is a miss on most counts, not least because there's hardly a moment that makes you laugh out loud. Paul Bates as Oha, a longtime royal servant. [57], On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 49% based on 233 reviews with an average rating of 5.4/10. Coming 2 America review – Eddie Murphy comes up gasping for heir. Related: Coming To America: Every Character Eddie Murphy Played According to a October 2019 report (via The Grio), La Salle chose not to participate in Coming 2 America because of scheduling issues. But after returning from the war with PTSD, his life spirals into drugs and crime as he struggles to find his place in the world. Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Cherry drifts from college dropout to army medic in Iraq - anchored only by his true love, Emily. Jaffe and his shaman Baba reveal to a baffled Akeem that he had sired a son during his first visit in Queens, New York, after his aide Semmi had enticed two women into spending the night with them while Akeem was still searching for his future queen. An icon returns. Even in today's movie world they could have done it better. [61] Peter Debruge of Variety said "For the most part, Coming 2 America falls back on familiar punchlines, serving up nearly word-for-word repeats of amusing bits from the original, but they don't necessarily play the same in this context. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Murphy also plays Randy Watson, a soul singer with the fictional band Sexual Chocolate; as well as Mr. Clarence, the local barber; and Saul, the Jewish barbershop customer. "[58] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 52 out of 100 based on 47 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". One of them inadvertently drugged Akeem, resulting in a tryst he did not remember. Directed by John Landis. [32][33][34], On June 18, 2019, Jermaine Fowler was cast in the film in a starring role. [41] Murphy said that if Jackson had been available for the cameo, his character would be again featured robbing the McDowells restaurant. Coming 2 America IMDb 5.3 1 h 48 min 2021 X-Ray HDR UHD PG-13 Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began. [52], Coming 2 America was released by Prime Video on March 4, 2021, one day earlier than was announced. It stars Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones. Directed by Craig Brewer. Coming 2 America is a 2021 American comedy film that serves as a sequel to the 1988 film Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy. EVERYBODY! On the 30th anniversary of his wedding with Lisa McDowell, Prince Akeem of Zamunda is summoned before his dying father, King Jaffe Joffer. "[62], Melanie McFarland of Salon gave the film a favorable review, writing that it "honors its predecessor" and overcomes some of the original film's datedness, by utilizing "more equitable comedy that skewers outdated patriarchal traditions. The film concludes with a grand party at the royal palace, including Akeem's barbershop friends from Queens as special guests and a performance of the song "We Are Family" from Sexual Chocolate. "[64], This article is about the 2021 film. The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to Leslie Jones and rapper Rick Ross also joined the cast in undisclosed roles. 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Rick Ross confirmed during the same month that his Georgia mansion will be used as a location in the film. Menu. [48] Filming officially wrapped on November 9, 2019. [44], On August 17, 2019, filming officially began in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures, the film's distribution rights were sold to Amazon Studios because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from Murphy and Hall, which of the cast/characters return from the original? Upon his return home, Akeem changes the royal succession by allowing his daughter Meeka to ascend to the throne upon his death, while Lavelle is made an ambassador to the United States and General Izzi has opened Nexdoria for a peaceful political and trading relationship. Yet again I'm left asking myself, Am I the only one that feels that these money grabs take a little bit of the magic away from the originals? Was this review helpful to you? Hall also plays Reverend Brown, a pastor of the church; Akiley Love as Princess Tinashe Joffer, Akeem's and Lisa's third daughter. In September 2019, Davido had been cast in a cameo role in the film. Following King Jaffe's funeral and Akeem's ascension to king, he and Semmi travel to Queens to meet his illegitimate son, Lavelle Junson, who is a smart-mouthed ticket scalper struggling to get a real job. It’s been 30 years since Prince Akeem (Murphy) traveled from … What happened to Amazon releasing on Dec 18? Eddie Murphy’s Coming 2 America became the most-watched streaming debut at least since theaters closed a year ago.So says Amazon (the platform … Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. [42] In December 2019, Morgan Freeman and Bella Murphy were cast in undisclosed roles. Coming 2 America Now King of Zamunda, Akeem (Eddie Murphy), who has three daughters, is wrestling with the tradition of passing his reign on to a male heir when his eldest daughter, Meeka (Kiki Layne), is such a strong choice. At NBC's 5th annual Chicago press day, the actor spoke to a crowd of journalists and revealed he wouldn't be part of the sequel because he was busy producing and directing the series Chicago P.D. [51] In February 2021, Bobby Sessions and Megan Thee Stallion released I'm a King as its lead single. [36] On August 21, 2019, Nomzamo Mbatha,[37] Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Luenell, Rotimi, Teyana Taylor, and Michael Blackson were added to the cast, alongside returning actors Louie Anderson, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Garcelle Beauvais. [49] Due to his age, James Earl Jones did not travel to the set or film his scenes with Murphy. Reminded of his own life story, he gives them his blessing and releases Lavelle from his marriage to Bopoto. Upset at losing Mary, whom she has befriended, Lisa locks Akeem out of their bedroom. Coming 2 America had a high bar to meet, as its predecessor is a classic, and only time will tell if the sequel rises to those ranks. But it’s certainly a … Coming 2 America Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) is unimpressed that he has no son to be his heir once his newfound reign as King ends. It's hard to say why or how it feels like the summation of the three decades of virtuosic silliness that Murphy has brought to the screen, and of all that has meant to us. He then invites his uncle Reem, Mary's streetwise brother, to Zamunda who coaches Lavelle on how to blend his urban upbringing with his new royal status. 'Coming 2 America' Gets Some Things Right About Africa — And Some Things Wrong : Goats and Soda Our Nigerian critic wants you to know: We Africans do not see wild animals in our backyards! Release Date: 03/05/2021 PG-13 Directors: Craig Brewer Writer: Eddie Murphy, Kenya Barris, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein Composers: Jermaine Stegall The film is directed by Craig Brewer from a screenplay by Kenya Barris, Barry W. Blaustein, and David Sheffield, and a story by Blaustein, Sheffield, and Justin Kanew, based on characters created by Murphy. 'Coming 2 America': That glorious wedding dress was too big to walk Love the actors. As we prepare for the return of Prince Akeem in Coming 2 America, we present our guide to comic legend Eddie Murphy's essential films and where to watch them. Coming 2 America is suffering from negative critic reviews, mostly saying it treads many of the same story beats as its predecessor. Coming 2 America picks up in real-time with these characters, decades later. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe. TV Shows. We've got it. Coming 2 America Trailer #2 (2021) | Movieclips Trailers - YouTube The first official trailer for the much-anticipated sequel has dropped, and former Prince Akeem (played by … You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. In January 2017, an announcement was publicized which addressed the impending production of a sequel to the original film, Coming to America. Digital Spy's digital magazine is back! 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It's been over 30 years since Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) returned from … Amazon released it digitally via Prime Video on March 4, 2021. With Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, Jermaine Fowler. James Hunt Mar 8, 2021. Title: The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son. However, at his accession party, Lavelle overhears a conversation between Akeem and Izzi which makes him believe that Akeem is just exploiting him, and he, Mirembe, Mary and Reem go back to New York. [50], The original motion picture soundtrack was released through Def Jam Recordings on March 5, 2021. 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Blaustein, Films with screenplays by David Sheffield, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In the meantime, Semmi and the princesses fight off and subdue General Izzi, forcing him to try a more diplomatic approach. 'Coming 2 America':Arsenio Hall treads on beloved comedy ground with Eddie Murphy. As Zamundian tradition demands that only a male successor can inherit the throne, and Lisa has borne only daughters, Akeem is forced to travel back to Queens to retrieve his son. Movies. It's strange, these movies that create a warm feeling. [43] In February 2021, Murphy stated that if the character of Darryl Jenks had returned, there could have been a romance with Patrice McDowell (portrayed by Allison Dean) due to the events at the end of the original film. “Coming 2 America,” the long-awaited sequel to Eddie Murphy’s 1988 “Coming to America,” was the most-streamed title in the U.S. the week of its premiere, according to new Nielsen data. Kevin Misher was named as producer, and David Sheffield and Barry W. Blaustein, the original screenwriters, were also attached to the project. I never expected it to be better than the original or even close. Returning to Queens, Akeem finds that Lavelle and Mirembe are about to get married. [54][55][56] On November 20, 2020, Amazon Studios acquired the distribution rights to the film for $125 million. Coming 2 America ( 20,503 ) IMDb 5.3 1 h 48 min 2021 X-Ray HDR UHD PG-13 Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began. An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. "[63] Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle gave another favorable review, saying: "when (Eddie Murphy) brings his dramatic capacities to comic roles, he's really at his best and most original. Coming 2 America (2021) 19 of 72 James Earl Jones, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Paul Bates, Shari Headley, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Clint Smith, Jermaine Fowler, and KiKi Layne in Coming 2 America (2021) Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. Coming 2 America. A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears. Lavelle is at first highly reluctant to place himself in danger, but then bonds with Mirembe, a royal groomer, who tells him of Akeem's quest to find his queen and encourages him to follow his own path. "Coming 2 America" was clearly designed to be crowd-pleasing back when crowds were possible, and as such it's among the few movies redirected from theaters to … 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 strong will. [4] It stars Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones.[5]. After talking with Cleo, who reminds him of late Queen Aoleon's progressive mind, Akeem flies back to the States, while Semmi is left to stall Izzi, who intends to return the next day to either see Bopoto marry Lavelle or declare war. From #craftservices to #CraigBrewer! Eddie Murphy is back in to his royal homeland of Zamunda in "Coming 2 America." Why wasn't Lisa McDowell's sister Patrice (Allison Dean) in the movie. However, a possible participation of lead actors Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall was left undefined. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. Eddie Murphy and Wesley Snipes in 'Coming 2 America' Amazon. [6] The film was initially scheduled to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures on August 7, 2020,[53] but was pushed back to December 18, 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Diana must contend with a work colleague and businessman, whose desire for extreme wealth sends the world down a path of destruction, after an ancient artifact that grants wishes goes missing. Read all issues now with a 1-month free trial, only on Apple News+. Fearing that the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the Man of Steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. 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