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EXCLUSIVE: Emmy and Golden Globe winner Eddie Murphy is circling a new Pink Panther movie in the works at the Amazon-owned MGM, multiple sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Louie Anderson, who lost his battle with cancer at 68, played Maurice, the aspiring assistant manager of McDowell’s who enthusiastically worked his way up the ladder by learning the finer points of fast food.“Hey, I started out mopping the floor just like you guys,” Maurice told Prince Akeem and Semmi (played by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall). “But now . .

Over three decades ago, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall starred in the iconic comedy Coming to America, delivering plenty of lines, scenes and styles remembered and quoted often today. In the sequel Coming 2 America, Murphy’s Prince Akeem and Hall’s Semmi as well as many more beloved characters are enjoying life in the kingdom of Zamunda.

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

Wakanda, there was Zamunda.

Prince Akeem and his loyal aide Semmi. “We were insane,” says Hall.The ’80s, Murphy says, are “all a blur.”“I was so young, all this stuff was happening.

Coming 2 America, on Amazon Prime Video, that’s a very good thing. Reuniting Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall, the sequel to the 1988 comedy classic packs a hilarious punch with the same ridiculousness, laughs, and characters as the original. It’s been more than three decades since Murphy, in his role as Prince Akeem and Hall as his faithful sidekick Semmi, ventured to Queens, New York in search of the prince’s own queen.

Once upon a time, dear children, before you were born, they made a fairytale movie about a kingdom called Zamunda. “Coming to America,” starring Eddie Murphy at the height of his popularity and charisma, became a huge hit and a cult classic.In this film, dear children, Murphy played Prince Akeem — he didn’t need to be called Prince Charming, because he was already so darned charming.

Watch Video: 'Coming 2 America' Trailer: Meet King Akeem's Long-Lost Son ... and Baby MamaEddie Murphy returns as Akeem, prince of the mythical nation of Zamunda, who has lived for 30 years in wedded bliss with his beloved Lisa (Shari Headley).

Pulling off a worthwhile comedy sequel is a monumentally difficult task: after all, for every “Gremlins 2: The New Batch,” there’s a “Hangover Part II.” On March 5, the world will be reunited with Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem, the hero of “Coming To America,” one of the most beloved and most-quoted comedies of the 1980s.

Also Read: 'Coming 2 America' Trailer: Meet King Akeem's Long-Lost Son ... and Baby Mama (Video)“From The Nutty Professor to Prince Akeem, Eddie Murphy is a legendary actor whose myriad of characters live in our hearts forever,” IATSE Local 706 President Julie Socash said in a statement.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are back in Queens as Prince Akeem and Semmi in “Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 film, which is now coming straight to your living room Friday on Amazon Prime Video. Set to becoming the King of Zamunda, Murphy’s character returns to the U.S.

“Coming to America 2” has been special for Eddie Murphy for a lot of reasons.

Eddie Murphy is opening up about how Ryan Coogler pitched him an idea for another Coming 2 America sequel.

Coming to America, starring Michael B. Jordan.The actor, set to reprise his role as Prince Akeem, told the New York Times there was no initial plan to make a sequel before the Black Panther director shared his idea.“Before he directed Black Panther, I meet with him and he says, ‘I want to do a Coming to America sequel,'” Murphy told the publication.“He had an idea for Michael B.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorRuth E. Carter’s first thought when she signed up to work on the sequel to 1988’s “Coming to America” was to “not mess it up.” The film was a celebration of Black excellence, with Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, who ends up in Queens, N.Y., in his search for a bride.

Coming 2 America is coming!

Eddie Murphy is back in one of his most iconic roles. Yes, Prince Akeem (well, now King Akeem) is again going to tickle our funny bones.

Things are already looking up for 2021, y’all!

King Akeem now — and taking on a few other parts you’ll remember from the 1988 comedy, plus some new ones.

Eddie Murphy classic has inspired a follow-up in — get this — , which sees the comedian reprise his role as Prince Akeem for another journey to New York city. On Tuesday, Amazon unveiled the sequel's teaser trailer.

Coming to America 2. That's right: A sequel to Eddie Murphy's iconic 1988 Coming to America is coming. Aptly titled Coming 2 America, the film sees Murphy back in one of his most legendary roles, Prince Akeem (now king), and several of his OG cast members will be by his side. “I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out,” Murphy about the sequel.

Prince Akeem is now King Akeem. However, the more things change, the more they stay the same in the upcoming comedy sequel, “Coming 2 America.” Because as seen in the first-look pictures, the sequel looks an awful lot like the original 1988 film.

Coming 2 America will set sail on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021, both in the U.S. and more than 240 countries worldwide.

Variety, the film is due to land on the streaming platform in December.Final details are being hammered out, sources told the publication.The first Coming to America saw Eddie Murphy as the charming African Prince Akeem, who traveled to New York City to escape an arranged marriage.In the upcoming sequel, Prince Akeem is set to become king of the fictional country of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America, a street-savvy Queens native named Lavelle.To honour the

If you thought the Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall upcoming movie Coming 2 America was the most anticipated event of the year think again. If the latest reports are believed, Prince Akeem isn’t the only member of royalty headed for America — Prince William, Duchess Kate Middleton, and the couple’s three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince William are planning a trip to America in order to visit Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Royal Baby Archie.