After three decades, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall journey back to America for a new adventure.
he trailer for the anticipated sequel “Coming 2 America” is finally here.
The new film sees the return of some cast members of the original 1988 classic “Coming to America,” including Eddie Murphy as Akeem, Arsenio Hall as Semmi and James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer. The sequel is set to release on Amazon Prime on March 5.
The two-minute trailer opens with the former king of Zamunda, James Earl Jones, informing King Akeem that he has a son back in America who is destined to be the heir to the throne one day.
Thus, sending King Akeem and Semmi back to the United States—to the displeasure of Semmi who immediately shouts, “Oh hell no, Your Majesty!” As fans may recall, his character didn’t exactly have the best time in the original film.
Murphy and Hall’s characters memorably traveled from Zamunda to Queens in the original film in search of a bride for Akeem. Akeem eventually married Lisa McDowell, played by Shari Headley, who also appears in the new trailer.
While fans will likely enjoy seeing some familiar faces in the upcoming sequel, the new film features a number of famous newcomers, including Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes and Leslie Jones.
