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Coming To America 2 set sees Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall back and Leslie Jones debut in Atlanta


They look ready to let their Soul Glow.

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall were back in costume as they were seen for the first time on the Atlanta set of Coming To America 2 on Thursday.

The two legendary comedians were not alone for the first day of filming as they were joined by Saturday Night Live stars Leslie Jones and Tracy Morgan who are making their debut in the franchise.

He's back: Eddie Murphy was back in costume as Prince Akeem as they were seen for the first time on the Atlanta set of Coming To America 2 on Thursday.

He’s back: Eddie Murphy was back in costume as Prince Akeem as they were seen for the first time on the Atlanta set of Coming To America 2 on Thursday.

Mature: Arsenio Hall was also seen on set for the first time with script in hand

Mature: Arsenio Hall was also seen on set for the first time with script in hand

Originals: Eddie and Arsenio in the original film released in 1988

 Originals: Eddie and Arsenio in the original film released in 1988

Eddie, 58, was dressed as the film’s protagonist Prince Akeem as he sported lavish royal garb including a brown fur coat featuring a cloak with a matching hat.

He also sported a grey suit along with a large tribal bracelet and sunglasses.

Arsenio, 63, was not in his main role as Semmi but instead one of his several side-characters: Reverend Brown.

Aside from Semmi and Reverend Brown, the former talk show host also played Morris and Extremely Ugly Girl in the original. 

Hilarious: The two legendary comedians were not alone for the first day of filming as they were joined by Saturday Night Live stars Leslie Jones and Tracy Morgan who are making their debut in the franchise

Hilarious: The two legendary comedians were not alone for the first day of filming as they were joined by Saturday Night Live stars Leslie Jones and Tracy Morgan who are making their debut in the franchise

Familiar face: Arsenio, 63, was not in his main role as Semmi but instead one of his several side-characters: Reverend Brown

Familiar face: Arsenio, 63, was not in his main role as Semmi but instead one of his several side-characters: Reverend Brown

Good fun: Arsenio pictured in 1988

Aged: Hall seen on set Thursday with a much greyer look

Good fun: Arsenio pictured in 1988 (left), he is seen on set Thursday (right)

He donned a grey wig along with matching mustache  to play the preacher.

 Not much has been said about 51-year-old Leslie’s character but she was seen wearing a bold, Versace-inspired patterned top and bottoms combination.

Leslie walked next to Tracy, 50, who donned a baggy brown velvet track suit over a white polo shirt and Kangol hat.

Luenell Campbell is also a new addition to the Coming To America family as she was seen on set next to Eddie wearing a patterned midi dress.

The 60-year-old Star Is Born star definitely seemed to be excited about starring in the comedy as she posted a gallery of selfies featuring the leading man.

Several members of the cast were seen holding scripts as they made their way around the set in the Georgia major city. 

In Coming 2 America, Eddie is reprising his role as Akeem as he learns he has a long-lost son in the United States (a street-savvy Queens native named Lavelle) and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. 

Hanging out: Before getting into costume Eddie was seen with Luenell Campbell on set

Hanging out: Before getting into costume Eddie was seen with Luenell Campbell on set

 Following his dying father’s wishes, Akeem will try to find the young man and groom him to be the next prince of Zamunda as he himself ascends the throne as king.

It was revealed this week that Shari Headley would be joining Eddie in the highly anticipated follow-up.

The 55-year-old actress will reprise her role from the first movie as Lisa McDowell, the love interest and eventual wife of Eddie’s character.

Vanessa Bell Calloway will also return to play Iman Izzi, Akeem’s bride to be, arranged by his father. 

Rocking it: Not much has been said about 51-year-old Leslie's character but she was seen wearing a bold, Versace-inspired patterned top and bottoms combination

Rocking it: Not much has been said about 51-year-old Leslie’s character but she was seen wearing a bold, Versace-inspired patterned top and bottoms combination

Relaxed: Leslie walked next to Tracy, 50, who donned a baggy brown velvet track suit over a white polo shirt and Kangol hat

Relaxed: Leslie walked next to Tracy, 50, who donned a baggy brown velvet track suit over a white polo shirt and Kangol hat

James Earl Jones is also returning for the sequel, while Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones and Kiki Layne have all joined the cast.

Layne will play his daughter in the movie, while Snipes will portray General Izzi, the leader of a nation that’s neighbor to Zamunda, according to THR

Craig Brewer will direct the project for Paramount, and Eddie will produce alongside Kevin Misher and Kenya Barris.

Excited: Luenell couldn't resist posting  a selfie featuring Eddie

Excited: Luenell couldn’t resist posting  a selfie featuring Eddie

Deep in thought: She also snuck in this photo of a pensive Eddie

Deep in thought: She also snuck in this photo of a pensive Eddie

Eddie previously said in a statement: ‘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 [Is My Name], and I’m looking forward to bringing all these classic and beloved characters back to the big screen.’

The initial film was a smash in June of 1988, bringing in more than $288 million worldwide, with $126 million in domestic box office; and taking home a pair of Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup, as Murphy and Hall played a number of side characters as well. 

The sequel is slated for release 18 December 2020.  

Iconic: The original story from 1988 followed Akeem as he traveled to New York to try to escape an arranged marriage and find a wife. The sequel is slated for release 18 December 2020

 Iconic: The original story from 1988 followed Akeem as he traveled to New York to try to escape an arranged marriage and find a wife. The sequel is slated for release 18 December 2020

 



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