Deadline is reporting that Arsenio Hall has closed his deal to reunite with Eddie Murphy in Paramount’s comedy sequel Coming 2 America, where he’ll reprise the role of Semmi, the trusted aide and best friend to Murphy’s Prince Akeem.
So far, Murphy and Hall are the only cast members from the 1988 original confirmed to return, although it’s been said that the likes of Shari Headley (Lisa), John Amos (Mr. McDowell) and James Earl Jones (King Jaffe) are expected to return.
They will also be joined by Jermaine Fowler (Sorry to Bother You), who is playing Prince Akeem’s long-lost American son, and the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda, while Craig Brewer (Dolemite is My Name) is directing from a script by Kenya Barris (Black-ish).
Coming 2 America is set for release on August 7th 2020.