Some sequels take longer (a lot longer) to arrive than others
By Mark Feeney Globe Staff,Updated February 25, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
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Eddie Murphy in Coming 2 America. Courtesy of Amazon Studios
âComing 2 Americaâ starts streaming on Amazon Prime March 5. Might the movie have anything to do with
âComing to America,â that Eddie Murphy comedy about an African prince who moves to New York in search of a bride? Yes, it would. Itâs a sequel. Thereâs a twist, though.
Like most sequels, âComing 2 Americaâ brings back the principals from its predecessor: Murphy; James Earl Jones, as his father; Arsenio Hall (remember him?), as his sidekick; and Shari Headley, as his love interest. As with most sequels, there are also additions to the cast: Wesley Snipes, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones.