Tracy Morgan Reveals Details About His ‘Coming 2 America’ Character
Coming 2 Americahas a stacked cast of comedians that will all likely be vying for screen time with starEddie Murphyin the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 comedy classic. ButTracy Morganmay sneak in with a fair amount, because he’s family — or at least, he’s playing family to the long-lost son of Murphy’s Prince Akeem. Morgan revealed more details about hisComing 2 Americarole as Reem, the uncle of Prince Akeem’s long-lost son via one-night stand.
In a video conference interview onThe Howard Stern Show(viaCinemaBlend), Morgan chatted about his role inComing 2 America, noting that he is “big time in the movie.” Morgan is playing Reem, the brother ofLeslie Jones' character, the mother of Prince Akeem’s long-lost son LaVelle (played bySorry to Bother You’sJermaine Fowler) by one-night stand:
“Well, Eddie had a son in the first one, and I’m that boy’s uncle. I’m his uncle and that’s gonna be awesome. I’ve always wanted to work with one of my idols and my comedic heroes. And I had the opportunity to work with him.”
While Morgan’s casting suggests that he’ll play a comic relief character, his interview with Stern implies that Reem may be a pivotal character to the long-awaited sequel. InComing 2 America, Murphy’s Prince Akeem is on the verge of being crowned King of Zamunda when he suddenly discovers that he has a son he never knew about back in America, a street-smart hustler named Lavelle. On the dying wishes of his father,King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones), Akeem returns to America with his loyal friend Semmi (Arsenio Hall) to bring the new prince home.
Saturday Night Live’s Leslie Jones plays Lavelle’s mother, who had a one night stand with Prince Akeem, while Morgan plays Lavelle’s hustler uncle Reem.
Other new cast members inComing 2 AmericaincludeWesley Snipesas a rival African general who wants to take over Zamunda,KiKi Layneas Akeem’s daughter, and singerTeyana Taylor, rapperRick Ross, and comedianMichael Blacksonin currently unknown roles. Returning cast members from the original movie include James Earl Jones as Zamunda’s king,Paul Batesas Akeem’s manservant Oha,John Amosas Cleo McDowell,Shari Headleyas Prince Akeem’s princess Lisa McDowell, andLouie Andersonas McDowell’s employee Maurice.
Coming 2 Americais directed byCraig Brewerand slated to arrive in theaters onDecember 18, 2020.
