Filming for part 2 of 1980s hit am coming 2 America has began thirty years after the release of its first movie.
The highly anticipated sequel would feature Oscar winning actor, Eddie Murphy and other casts of the initial comedy movie as shootings on set already commenced in Georgia.
Other characters include Arsenio Hall who will be joined by stars such as Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones and Luenell, Wesley Snipes and Kiki Layne.
Murphy recently said in a statement: ‘After many years of anticipation, I’m thrilled that Coming to America 2 is officially moving forward.
‘We’ve assembled a great team that will be led by Craig Brewer, who just did an amazing job on ‘Dolemite [Is My Name]’, and I’m looking forward to bringing all these classic and beloved characters back to the big screen.’
It’s been reported that the new movie will show Prince Akeem getting ready to ascend to the throne and become King of the fictional country, Zamunda, when he then finds out that he fathered a son he didn’t know about in America. In order to honour his father’s dying wish, Akeem and Seemi must once again go in search of this son, in Queens and then turn the street-savvy New York native into the crown prince. It’s thought that the new movie is slated for release in December 2020.
