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Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall Come Together Again For "Coming to America" Sequel

by Sammy,

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall reunited for "Coming To America" sequel during a costume fitting.

  • Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall again together for Coming To America sequel after their hit 1988 film.
  • The costume designer Ruth E. Carter officiated the news through her Instagram post.
  • The release date of the Coming To America sequel is set for August 2020.

The comedian's Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall have reunited while they visited costume designer Ruth E. Carter for the fitting of their costumes for the upcoming sequel of their 1988 hit, Coming to America

The Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter took to her Instagram on Monday to share the image of her holding her Oscar award with legendary actor,  Eddie. The caption, 

GOOD MORNING MY NEIGHBORS! It’s official! Preliminary fitting for Coming to America 2 with Prince Akeem, Semmi and Oscar.
#RuthIsComingToAmerica2#costumedesign #costumedesigner#blackfilm #eddiemurphy #arseniohall#oscar #oscars #ComingToAmerica#ComingToAmerica2

In the movie, Eddie portrayed the role of Prince Akeem of Zamunda, a fictional African nation, who decided to find a bride in America. The movie was nominated for Best Makeup and Best Costume Design. The movie starred Shari Headley, John Amos, and James Earl Jones

Well, the details about the sequel are yet to be known but, James Earl Jones and Eddie Murphy are supposed to be listed as a part of the returning cast as per IMDB. 

The release date of the Coming To America sequel is set for August 2020