Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1K For months now we have been anticipating one of the biggest movies that made a huge impact in the late 80s, COMING TO AMERICA which originally starred Eddy Murphy, Coming to America is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis and based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, who also starred in the lead role. The film also co-stars Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, and John Amos. The first installment in the Coming to America film series, it was released in the United States on June 29, 1988. Eddie Murphy plays Akeem Joffer, the crown prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, who travels to the United States in the hopes of finding a woman he can marry. In 1989, a pilot for a planned spin-off television series was made, although this was never picked up for a series. News coming in indicates that Amazon Studios has acquired worldwide rights to Coming 2 America from Paramount Pictures. This long-awaited sequel to the iconic comedy Coming to America will launch worldwide in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video on March 5, 2021. 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. Original cast favorites from Coming to America return including King Jaffe Joffer James Earl Jones, Queen Lisa Shari Headley, Cleo McDowell John Amos, Maurice Louie Anderson and the motley barbershop crew. Joining this star-studded ensemble are Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy, Rotimi, KiKi Layne, Nomzamo Mbatha and Teyana Taylor, making Coming 2 America the most anticipated comedy film of the year. “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. “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 Zamunda royal family are sure going to be making a huge come back after almost 32 years when the first installment came into the spotlight, with respect to these Amazon studios have teased fans and movie lovers worldwide with stunning images from the Zamunda Family as they prepare to wow the world in March 2021. More Articles You Would Love VIDEO: Watch The Moment Kim Kardashian SLAPPED Her Sister Kourtney Right In The Face In A Physical Fight GTP Set To Become A Premium Fashion Brand Eddie Murphy and Shari Headley star in COMING 2 AMERICAPhoto Courtesy of Amazon Studios Coming 2 America is directed by Craig Brewer, from Paramount Pictures in association with New Republic Pictures, and produced by Eddie Murphy Productions and Misher Films. The screenplay is written by Kenya Barris, Barry W. Blaustein and David Sheffield, with story by Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield and Justin Kanew, based on characters created by Eddie Murphy. The producers are Kevin Misher and Eddie Murphy, executive producers are Brian Oliver, Bradley Fischer, Valerii An, Kenya Barris, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, Michele Imperato Stabile and Andy Berman. Directed by Craig Brewer Screenplay by Kenya Barris and Barry W. Blaustein & David Sheffield Story by Barry W. Blaustein & David Sheffield and Justin Kanew Based on characters created by Eddie Murphy Produced by Kevin Misher and Eddie Murphy Costumes by Ruth E. Carter Executive Produced by Brian Oliver, Bradley Fischer, Valerii An, Kenya Barris, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, Michele Imperato Stabile and Andy Berman Amazon Studiocoming to americaEddy MurphyZamunda Royal family Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Onyeka Ben More For You February by Serwaa Introduces ‘SƐWAA’ with Ahwenepa Nkasa Transitional Collection VIDEO: VLISCO Unveils the New Collection of “Satin Royal” for the festive Season... VIDEO: Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina Robbed Off Miss Universe 2024 Title & Receives... After Pushing Out Chidimma, Miss SA’s European Queen Drops Out Of Miss Universe;... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Meet The Gorgeous Doctor & Pageant Queen Of Botswana, Dr. Thanolo C.... Farewell to a Trailblazer: Guinea-Bissau’s Dina Adão Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy On... VIDEOS: Watch Chidimma Vanessa Celebrate At Miss Universe 2024 Whilst Dancing To Ghanaian... Africans Have Proudly Accepted Trick Daddy’S Claim As A Non ‘African American’ –... Stunning Cassandre Jacques Exits Miss World Dominican Rupublic Amid Uproar Over Haitian Heritage... #MODELCRUSH: Senegal’s Rising Star Ndey Touty Sakho Checks All Beauty Boxes & Effortlessly...