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Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of  'Coming To America 2'

Comedian Tracy Morgan is the latest actor added to the sequel, which will include a host of returning cast members.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
By Paula Rogo · Updated December 6, 2020

The sequel to Coming to America continues to add a number of incredible entertainers to their already star-studded cast lineup — and we are working hard to keep up!

The new plot follows Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) as he is set to become King of Zamunda, but he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America. Akeem and Semmi (Arsenio Hall) return to America to honor the king’s dying wish to groom this son as the crowned prince.

We can’t wait to see how this all plays out on-screen, but in the meantime, scroll through to check out a list of the cast members who have been announced so far.

01
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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02
Arsenio Hall
Comedian Arsenio Hall returns as Semmi.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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03
Shari Headley
Headley returns as Lisa McDowell, the eventual wife to Murphy’s Prince Akeem.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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04
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones will be reprising his role as King Jaffe Joffer
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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05
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
06
John Amos
The actor will return as Cleo McDowell, the owner of McDowell’s.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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07
Kiki Layne
Layne will play Prince Akeem’s daughter.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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08
Wesley Snipes
Snipes will play a new character named General Izzi, the ruler of a neighboring nation
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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09
Michael Blackson
The comedian will bring his humor to the sequel.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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10
Teyana Taylor
The singer and actress was recently added to the star-studded cast.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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11
Jermaine Fowler
He will be joining the film as Prince Akeem’s long-lost son, Lavelle.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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12
Leslie Jones
Jones will play Lavelle’s mother.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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13
Rick Ross
The rapper is onboard for the comedy sequel.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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14
Louie Anderson
Emmy winner Louie Anderson reprise his role as Maurice.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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15
Tracy Morgan
The “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock” alum is the most recent addition to the cast
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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16
Paul Bates
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
17
Bella Murphy
The daughter Eddie Murphy and Nicole Murphy will appear at her father’s side when he returns to Zamunda for the upcoming Coming 2 America.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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18
Rotimi
Rotimi will star in Coming 2 America.
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
19
Nomzamo Mbatha
Meet The Full Cast (So Far) Of ‘Coming To America 2’
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