![]() ![]() It's understandable why one might want to cast Tracy Morgan as Eddie Murphy's son, but even for a comedy, there's a suspension of disbelief issue that would likely make the entire movie feel strange. It's certainly a more realistic place to put Morgan. What's more, Tracy Morgan took a role as the boy's uncle. Instead, the film ended up casting Jermaine Fowler, nearly 30 years younger than Murphy, as the son. Eddie Murphy is only seven years older than Morgan, and, while they both look pretty good for their age, Morgan doesn't look so young that he could easily pass for Murphy's son. To be sure, selling Tracy Morgan as the son of Eddie Murphy would have likely been a tall order. Akiley Love as Tinashe: Akeem and Lisa's youngest daughter who displays her athletic skills. Eddie Murphy's daughter, Bella Murphy makes her movie debut in Coming 2 America. Bella Murphy as Omma: Akeem and Lisa's middle daughter in the Coming 2 America cast. How are we going to make this believable. Nomzamo Mbatha is also known for Vivian in All About Love and Thandeka in Isibaya. What changed was, we met with Tracy a couple times and was like 'Tracy look the same age as me. Three years into writing it, Tracy was the son, still. That core seems to have always made up the idea for the sequel, but as Eddie Murphy explained to our own Eric Eisenberg, at the inception of the idea, and for several years after, the expectation was that Tracy Morgan would play the role of the son. Zamunda is a very funny place, and the world needs that right now.Coming 2 America sees Eddie Murphy's character of Prince Akeem discover that he has a son, which results in him returning to America to connect with him. Definitely in the world, we’re living in right now we could use some Akeem and Semmi in our lives.Įddie Murphy explained: “This is the perfect time to return to Zamunda because it’s been a while since we’ve had a great comedy that everybody can enjoy. Producer Kevin Misher added: “What could be better than a return to Zamunda? We are so excited for Amazon Studios to bring Eddie Murphy and Coming 2 America to a worldwide audience where they can laugh again with characters they have loved for 30 years, and meet new ones that they will love for years to come.”ĭirector Craig Brewer told Entertainment Weekly: “We just hope everybody comes together and has a great time with some old friends. We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favourite.” 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 hil. “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. “Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. The film proudly celebrates a wide swathe of Black culture there’s a throwaway gag about cult TV sitcom Benson, a cameo from 90s R&B group En Vogue, and gorgeous Ankara-print costumes designed by Ruth E Carter ( Black Panther)." "A flashback involving Lavelle’s mum Mary ( Ghostbusters’ Leslie Jones) and a pumpkin spice scented candle made me bark with laughter. Hey U Guys was very impressed with the film, commenting: "At a time like this, when everyone is stuck at home, missing their loved ones or going through the trauma of the past year – a film like this, that makes your abs hurt from all the laughing, is something that should be applauded."Īnd The Observer gave the movie four stars, writing: "There are enough in-jokes and returning characters to keep fans happy (admirers of Randy Watson and his band Sexual Chocolate needn’t fret). Rolling Stone praised the new cast members, writing: "A movie that’s funniest when it plays the hits and when, thanks to some fresh faces in the room - among them Leslie Jones, Wesley Snipes, Tracy Morgan, and Nomzamo Mbatha - it adds characters who fit in so seamlessly they could just have well been in the original."Įmpire magazine said: "It’s a colourful, likeable re-spinning, replete with big dance sequences (one bizarrely to Prince’s 1991 banger ‘Gett Off’), a string of cameos, obvious messaging (walk your own path, kids) and gentle skewering of the Black experience, from gentrification to eschewing ideas around primitivism." "And Jones and Murphy share a touching scene that unapologetically pulls at the heartstrings." An outlandish guest appearance from Morgan Freeman kills comedically. Throwback 1980s artists En Vogue and Salt-N-Pepa perform for Jaffe. ![]() Polygon said: "Murphy and Hall rekindle their onscreen friendship, to endearing effect. ![]() The critics verdict on the Coming To America sequel is in and there are lots of warm words for Eddie Murphy's comedy comeback. ![]()
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