Wesley Snipes is joining the cast of the Coming to America Sequel — but he’s not he only one. The cast will also include fellow newcomers include Leslie Jones, Rick Ross and Kiki Layne, as well as returning actors James Earl Jones and Paul Bates.
The group of actors join Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall who will once again play Prince Akeem and his friend Semmi, respectively. The sequel will see the two characters return to America to meet Akeem’s son that he never knew he had and groom him as the next Prince.
James Earle Jones portrayed Akeem’s father, King Jaffe, and Bates played Akeem’s bodyguard and servant Oha. Entertainment Weekly says that Leslie Jones’ role is unknown but Layne will play Akeem’s daughter. Snipes will play General Izzi, a ruler of a country that borders the fictional African country ruled by Murphy’s character.
Source: IGN.com Wesley Snipes and More Cast in Coming to America Sequel