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However, IndieWire may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.“Coming 2 America” proves that audience are still itching to see Eddie Murphy onscreen, no matter how long he takes between films.
In a recent interview promoting “Coming 2 America,” Murphy bluntly explained why he stopped acting for so many years.
“I was making shitty movies,” he said.
“I was like, ‘This shit ain’t fun.
They’re giving me Razzies…Motherfuckers gave me the ‘worst actor ever’ Razzie.
[So I thought], ‘Maybe it’s time to take a break.”The film, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, picks up 30-plus years after the original.
Prince Akeem (Murphy) is happily married to Lisa (Shari Headley), and living in Zamunda with his wife and three daughters.
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