Eddie Murphy says he’s happy none of his children turned out to be “Hollywood jerks.”
26.02.2021 - 05:35 / etcanada.com
“Coming to America 2” has been special for Eddie Murphy for a lot of reasons.
One big one, however, is that the long-awaited sequel features screen debut of his daughter, Bella Murphy, who played the daughter of his character, Prince Akeem.
However, as Murphy told “Good Morning America”, he was adamant that Bella earn the role.
“She had to audition for Craig Brewer, who directed the movie,” he said. “I wasn’t musclin’ my kid into the movie. She had to really be able to — you know, to deliver.
Eddie Murphy says he’s happy none of his children turned out to be “Hollywood jerks.”
Eddie Murphy has been perfectly comfortable sitting under mountains of prosthetics and makeup to make himself transform into the various characters seen throughout his films for decades. Perhaps that trick has been used best in his two “Coming to America” films.
Eddie Murphy on Monday dropped byLate Night to discuss Coming 2 America, but it was the story that the comic-actor shared afterward that left host Seth Meyers hysterical. Following their talk about the new sequel to his 1988 classic,Meyers asked Murphy if it was true that iconic comic Paul Mooney beat him up at The Comedy Store in the '80s.
Warning: This story contains spoilers from “Coming 2 America.”Of all the must-see musical moments in the long-awaited sequel “Coming 2 America,” which arrives Friday on Amazon Prime Video, perhaps the most memorable one belongs to the man himself: Eddie Murphy.Or make that Randy Watson.That’s right: The Jheri-curled crooner — one of several characters that Murphy played in addition to Prince Akeem in 1988’s “Coming to America” — is back for his encore 33 years after warbling “The Greatest Love
Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorJermaine Fowler was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2016, and he jokes he wasn’t a fan of lists until then. Since that time, Fowler has made a name for himself as the star and producer of the series “Superior Donuts,” and now he takes on his biggest role yet — in “Coming 2 America,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy hit.
Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
The “Coming 2 America” cast didn’t let the pandemic stop them from celebrating the film’s premiere in style, from their homes.
Eddie Murphy’s comeback is not stopping anytime soon. The "Coming 2 America" actor, 59, appeared alongside Arsenio Hall on an upcoming episode of Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM radio show, "Comedy Gold Minds," and confirmed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy once the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Coming to America fans who have been longing for a sequel to the Eddie Murphy-Arsenio Hall classic may have been surprised to learn that the comedy 33 years in the making would be rated PG-13. The original was rated R.
Eddie Murphy is opening up about one of his iconic movies.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are looking back on filming "Coming to America." Ahead of the release of the famed comedy's sequel "Coming 2 America," the duo appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed that Paramount had a demand when it came to the movie's casting. Hall, 65, revealed that the studio made them cast a White actor to play the character of Maurice -- who was played by Louie Anderson.
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall were dying to share the screen with him.When the two of them appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to promote the sequel, “Coming 2 America,” they revealed the real reason.“I love Louie, but I think we were forced to put Louie in it,” Hall, 65, told the host.
Coming 2 America is a family affair for Eddie Murphy. The legendary actor, 59, returns to the iconic role of Prince (now King) Akeem in the highly-anticipated Coming to America sequel, which drops March 5 on Amazon Prime Video. One of the stars of the film is none other than his own daughter, Bella Murphy.
His impressions might be famous but Eddie Murphy admits he has trouble with Australian accents.
Without a doubt, “Coming 2 America” is one of the most anticipated comedy sequels of all time. For many, the 1989 original is up there as one of the best comedies ever produced, with so many quotable lines and legendary performances (particularly from its two leads, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall).
There’s going to be a strong family resemblance between King Akeem of Zamunda and his daughter Omma in the upcoming Coming 2 America. Eddie Murphy‘s character is now a parent in the sequel to the 1988 rom-com that’s been 33 years in the making. His very own daughter Bella Murphy, 19, is portraying Omma onscreen, but she didn’t get handed the part just because her father is Hollywood royalty. She had to earn it with an audition!