Eddie Murphy is back as Prince Akeem in the first trailer for Coming 2 America— watch it below!
It’s been over three decades since Eddie Murphy first set foot in Queens, New York as Prince Akeem, but Coming to America fans will get to see the comedic actor reprise one of his most iconic roles.
In the film’s long-awaited sequel, Prince Akeem will once again find himself traveling to the Big Apple— this time, on a very different mission.
As fans familiar with the original 1988 comedy will likely remember, Prince Akeem’s first trip to the states revolved around the royal’s mission to find a suitable wife. This time around, he’ll be returning to track down the son he’s never known.
As the first trailer for Coming 2 America sets up, the prince’s father (James Earl Jones) is the one who urges Akeem to track down his son.
“Before I am gone, Akeem, it appears you have a son— he must be found,” urges the prince’s father.
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“Prepare the royal jet,” commands the prince. “We’re going back to America!”
Check out the first trailer for Coming 2 America below!
Joining Jones and Murphy in reprising his role for Coming 2 America is Arsenio Hall, who once again plays Semmi. As with the original, Both Murphy and Hall will be playing multiple roles throughout the movie, as the trailer teases toward the end.
Others set to appear as part of the cast include Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, and Wesley Snipes.
Coming 2 America debuts via Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021.