In the Director’s Chair With Coming 2 America Craig Brewer
Earlier this month the 33 year wait was over when Coming 2 America the long awaited Coming To America sequel was finally released. Ok the film never made it to the big screen, but to the smaller one and Prime Video. Critically the film was panned by a big majority of press with a few liking it. We will say in defence the film has been loved by many of the Prime subscribers (you can find our review links under the video).
Craig Brewer directed the sequel whom he had success with Eddie Murphy in Dolemite Is My Name. With the success of that film it was evident Brewer and Murphy would reteam for this one. Amazon have sent us this new behind the scenes Featurette which Craig Brewer talks about the film and sitting on the directors chair…
Related: Film Review – Coming 2 America (2021) | Second Opinion
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 favourites 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.
Coming 2 America is out now on Amazon Prime Video.
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