‘Coming To America’ Sequel Is Already In The Works!

A ‘Coming to America’ sequel has been long-rumoured and it appears that Paramount Pictures is finally taking steps toward production.The studio has hired Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield, who penned the 1988 original, to write the potential sequel, The Hollywood Reporter reports. The project is still early on in the development process, but Kevin Misher (Carrie, Public Enemies) is attached to produce.There is no word yet on whether Eddie Murphy will reprise his iconic role. Stars Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Shari Headley, Sam Jackson, Garcelle Beauvais, Eriq La Salle and John Amos also made up the original cast. In the John Landis-directed original, Murphy played Prince Akeem, who traveled from his wealthy African country to Queens, New York, to escape an arranged marriage and find a wife who will love him in spite of his title.Photo Credit: Getty

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