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Coming 2 America s Jermaine Fowler on Eddie Murphy s Influence on His Comedy
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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. In the new film, hitting Amazon Prime Video on March 5, Fowler plays Lavelle, the illegitimate son that King Akeem (Murphy) never knew existed. Lavelle and his mother (Leslie Jones) are plucked from Queens and transported to Zamunda, where his new royal life awaits.
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“It was very important to me to be traditional about the Looney Tunes’ portrayals,” he said to the entertainment outlet. “This is 2021. It’s important to reflect the authenticity of strong, capable female characters.”
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 14: Director Malcolm D. Lee speaks onstage at 2017 American Black Film Festival “Girls Trip” Red Carpet Screening at Olympia Theater At Gusman Hall on June 14, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Universal)
theGrioreported James previously shared the emotions experienced when filming the movie. While carrying out his role, the athlete turned actor was reminded of his childhood and time with his mother.
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) One of the nation s longest-running Black film festivals is in motion. For 27 years the Hayti Heritage Film Festival has shared Black stories. It s created a space that uplifts and empowers Black filmmakers like Monet Noelle Marshall. Southern filmmakers have something important to say, and it s not just to each other. It s across the country and across the world, Marshall said. It s a confidence boost to be able to say. I ve done this thing. I ve been a part of a film festival. When I go to other places, I can say I m not new or green to that experience.