Director Jonathan Levine will team with Black-ish creator Kenya Barris on a sequel to Eddie Murphy’s 1988 hit Coming to America, Deadline has confirmed. Barris will rewrite a Barry Blaustein & David Sheffield script.
Murphy is expected to reprise his role for the Paramount sequel, though nothing’s been finalized. Blaustein and Sheffield wrote the original Coming to America, directed by John Landis. Kevin Misher will produce the sequel.
Levine’s roster of directing credits includes Snatched, The Wackness, 50/50, The Night Before and the pilot for Jim Carrey’s Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here. In addition to Black-ish, Barris co-wrote Girls Trip and The Game, among other titles.
Levine is repped by CAA. Barris is repped by CAA, Principato Young Entertainment and Morris Yorn.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79620 posts
Thu Sep-28-17 09:33 AM
3. "This could be awesome. " In response to Reply # 0
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79620 posts
Thu Sep-28-17 09:52 AM
7. "I hope not. With all the Young Black talent on screen these days? " In response to Reply # 6
Man, this shit could be epic if they have a shit load of features like the original.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79620 posts
Thu Sep-28-17 09:58 AM
10. "I hope they do those too...lol" In response to Reply # 8
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