Thursday, March 28, 2024

Michael Blackson ‘Anxious’ to Shoot ‘Coming 2 America’ Scenes with His Idol Eddie Murphy [VIDEO]

*Michael Blackson is over the moon about working on-camera with Eddie Murphy and Wesley Snipes in theComing to America sequel that is currently filming in Atlanta. 

TMZ caught up with the comedian on Melrose Ave. Sunday and he gushed about shooting scenes with Snipes. As we previously reported, Wesley is part of an ensemble cast that includes Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Rick Ross and more. 

The original film follows Murphy as Prince Akeem from the fictional African nation, Zamunda, as he sets off on a journey to Queens, New York, to himself a wife. People notes that this time around, Akeem will return to America 30 years later with hopes of finding his long-lost son.

OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Kenny Lattimore Announces He’s Engaged to Judge Faith Jenkins

eddie murphy (coming to america)

“Honoring his father’s dying wish to groom his son as a newly crowned prince, Akeem must once again return to America,” writes The Hollywood Reporter of the film’s plot. 

Leslie Jones is playing the son’s mother, a woman who had a one-night stand with Akeem. Morgan will play Jones’ brother, a hustler named Reem.

Snipes plays General Izzi, the ruler of the fictional African nation that borders Akeem’s kingdom. Arsenio is reprising his role of Akeem’s best friend, Semmi.

“After many years of anticipation, I’m thrilled that Coming to America 2 is officially moving forward. We’ve assembled a great team that will be led by Craig Brewer, who just did an amazing job on Dolemite, and I’m looking forward to bringing all these classic and beloved characters back to the big screen,” Murphy said in a statement. 

Meanwhile, scroll up and watch the clip above to see Blackson’s response when asked what his all time favorite Eddie Murphy film is.

 

We Publish News 24/7. Don’t Miss A Story. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now!

YOU MAY LIKE

SEARCH

- Advertisement -

TRENDING