Emmy-nominated actor John Amos is set to reprise his role as Cleo McDowell in the upcoming Paramount Pictures sequel Coming To America 2. According to Variety, the actor joins the long list of all-star original cast members (Arsenio Hall James Earl Jones, Paul Bates and of course Eddie Murphy) announced this past week to star in the feature.
The 1988 original movie, directed by John Landis, starred Murphy as the charming African prince Akeem, who traveled to New York City to escape an arranged marriage. Amos portrayed Akeem’s employer and the father of Shari Headley, who played Akeem’s love interest. The comedy was a major hit, grossing nearly $300 million at the worldwide box office.
The story for the sequel is centered on Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) 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 honor the former king’s dying wish to groom his grandson as the crown prince, Akeem sets off again to America.
Kiki Layne is attached to play the daughter of Murphy’s character. Craig Brewer is directing the project with Murphy, Kevin Misher and Kenya Barris producing for Paramount.
Paramount Pictures has set a Dec. 18, 2020, release date.
Source: Variety