It’s official. Like, for real, for real. After decades of fan-anticipation, “Coming to America 2” is in pre-production. And sweetening the already-amazing deal is the fact that Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter is aboard the project, bringing a bit of Wakandan flair to Prince Akeem and Semmi.
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Sure, it was already announced that “Coming to America 2” is a thing. Back in January, it was announced that Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are reuniting after 30+ years to bring the classic comedy film back to the big screen in a new sequel from director Craig Brewer. But still, even with an announcement, it just seemed like a fantasy. But now, thanks to Carter, who posted a picture on Instagram signaling the beginning of work on the production, we can fully say for certainty that “Coming to America 2” is indeed a thing and is indeed on track to make its summer 2020 debut.
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As alluded to, Carter is coming off her big Oscar win for her work as costume designer on Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther.” And now, we can only hope she has even more success bringing that style to the upcoming comedy sequel. Much like Wakanda, “Coming to America” features a fictional African country called Zamunda. So, we’re hoping that Carter brings some of that Wakandan influence into Zamunda. Hell, let’s have a full-on “Black Panther” crossover while we’re at it!
Joining Murphy and Hall in the reported cast for “Coming to America 2” are Shari Headley, John Amos, and James Earl Jones. But let’s be real, if Eriq La Salle doesn’t return as Soul Glo heir Darryl Jenks and Samuel L. Jackson doesn’t show up in at least another cameo, this film will be an utter disappointment.
As of now, “Coming to America 2” is scheduled to hit theaters on August 7, 2020.
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