The long-awaited sequel to "Coming to America" finally has a release date. The film will hit cinemas on Aug. 7, 2020, Paramount announced Monday. Eddie Murphy confirmed the news and also expressed how he wants to reprise his role as Prince Akeem from the 1988 hit romantic comedy for the followup. A statement from Murphy obtained by Entertainment Weekly reads: "After many years of anticipation, I바카라 게임 웹사이트�m thrilled that 'Coming to America 2' is officially moving forward."We바카라 게임 웹사이트�ve assembled a great team that will be led by Craig Brewer, who just did an amazing job on "Dolemite ," and I바카라 게임 웹사이트�m looking forward to bringing all these classic and beloved characters back to the big screen."The publication also states that "Empire" director Craig Brewer will be getting behind the chair for the sequel and "Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris is rewriting a script by "Coming to America's" writers Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield.Deadline reports the sequel will be about Akeem learning about a long lost son and needing to return to America to meet his unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda.Paramount officials are said to be really hoping that filming will begin this year, and that the original's stars, including James Earl Jones and Arsenio Hall, will return.