Jones already had three Star Wars films under his belt when he joined the cast, showing his comedic side as Prince Akeem's disapproving dad. She served as sole executive producer on her second film, A Powerful Noise, which premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.[10]. Then Prince Akeem's well-to-do bride in her very first feature film role, Headley moved on to TV work notably a handful of soaps before rejoining her costars for Coming 2 America. Following the success of this film, this became a Murphy staple, as seen in four later films: Vampire in Brooklyn (1995); The Nutty Professor (1996) and its sequel (2000); and Norbit (2007). Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. Shakedown Queen Of Hearts Halloween. I've seen Arsenio two, three times a week for the last 40 years," Murphy told PEOPLE of his costar, who plays his best friend in the films. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. [6] A segment of the Trading Places score can be heard during their scene. Semmi wires a telegraph to King Jaffe for more money, prompting the Joffers to travel to Queens to find him. Thirty-two years later, its sequel, "Coming 2 America," is on Amazon Prime Video today. John Amos played Cleo McDowell, Akeems employer and Lisas father, in the original 1988 film and since then, has continued to light up screens across American households. "Coming To America," released in 1988, introduced a generation to the idealistic Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy), who hailed from the mythical African nation of Zamunda, in search of a bride he was actually in love with. Offers may be subject to change without notice. [6] She serves as Chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York and funded the opening of the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center, combining classrooms, public program spaces and galleries. 22K views 7 years ago #comingtoamerica #comingtoamerica2 Sheila Johnson is an actress, known for Coming to America (1988), Shakedown (1988) and Space Rangers (1993). Thankfully, recessions and the pandemic didn't affect Clarence's barbershop, which is still full of customers. She later apologized. A young Eddie Murphy is fresh off his starring roles in box-office hits like Beverly Hills Cop, a young Arsenio Hall is gearing up to make his talk show debut as host of The Arsenio Hall Show, and newcomer Shari Headley had just wrapped her first big-screen leading role as Lisa McDowell. The films release was a pivotal and defining moment for the future of representation in Hollywood blockbusters. "To see all those people again is rare in this industry.". Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Few would have. PS: As a Black creator, can you speak to the importance of sourcing Black designers for this particular movie? It looks like instead of being on the side, she's now taken her place as the main flower thrower although we hope she has more duties by now. On May 24, 2005, Washington Sports and Entertainment Chairman, Abe Pollin, sold the Mystics to Lincoln Holdings LLC, where Johnson served as president. As in 2023, Sheila Johnson's age is N/A. says the actress. RC: When I did [the costumes for] Wakanda, I was very clear that it was not Coming to America. After Darryl announces their engagementwithout Lisa's consentto their families, she starts dating Akeem, who claims that he comes from a family of poor goat herders. . Lady-in-Waiting: Arsenio Hall . [24], Coming to America was released on DVD on June 3, 2008. [17] Siskel & Ebert had mixed opinions on the film. "[16] Vincent Canby in The New York Times was also critical of the writing, calling it a "possibly funny idea" but suggesting the screenplay had escaped before it was ready. In 1987, Paramount began working on Coming to America based on a story by Eddie Murphy. [14], In 2007 Johnson was honored as one of the Library of Virginia's "Virginia Women in History" for her career and her contributions to society. Johnson's parents were both talented pianists, and Sheila Crump followed in her parents' footsteps by also becoming a talented musician. 13 hours ago, by Chanel Vargas He directed me in Trading Places when I was just starting out as a kid, but he was still treating me like a kid five years later during Coming to America. I went through and picked out the things that I needed to move into the new movie. James Earl Jones (King Jaffe Joffer) The inimitable James Earl Jones was already a screen legend when he appeared in Coming to America, lending his veritably royal presence as King Joffer. "It was like being in a time machine," Amos told PEOPLE of returning for the sequel as Lisa's father and the owner of McDowell's. It ended its run after 13 weeks with $15,743,447. They're joined by several original cast members, including Shari Headley, James Earl Jones, John Amos and Vanessa Bell Calloway, along with some new additions to the kingdom, such as Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Wesley Snipes and Teyana Taylor. Please select the topics you're interested in: Would you like to turn on POPSUGAR desktop notifications to get breaking news ASAP? Many audiences consider the 1980s as the best decade for comedy movies and there are many undisputed kings of the era. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from Coffy to Jackie Brown. [25] Coming To America was released on 4K Blu-Ray on December 1, 2020.[26]. From her role as Queen Aoleon in Coming to America all the way to her final film role as the voice of Sarabi in Disneys The Lion King, Sinclair broke down barriers in the film industry for Black women up until her passing. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 1 day ago, by Chanel Vargas After the movies release, she went on to dominate daytime TV, joining the casts of All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Oprah Winfreys prime-time soap opera The Haves and the Have Nots. But Anderson had the last laugh in 2017, when he won his first Emmy for his role onBaskets. RC: Oh yes. Allison Dean as Patrice McDowell, Cleo's younger daughter and Lisa's sister. . Dior De Beauville. When he appeared in the film, he was fresh off ofBeverly Hills Cop II, and went on to launch several other multi-film franchises likeThe Nutty ProfessorandDr. Dolittle. African Queen. "[13] On Metacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 47 out of 100, based on 16 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". She is the daughter of General Izzi, who is played by Wesley Snipes. [1] [3] [4] Reception Coming To America received positive reviews upon release. Prince Akeem and Semmi received a harsh New York welcome when their luggage was stolen upon their arrival in Queens. At the time, we didn't see much of that from Africa; we weren't even sure how authentic it was, but we loved it. The inimitable James Earl Jones was already a screen legend when he appeared inComing to America, lending his veritably royal presence as King Joffer. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. Boris Johnson is on rebellion watch this afternoon as Tory hardliners look to the former prime minister to lead opposition to Rishi Sunak 's Brexit deal. Now an Avengers megastar, the actor tried to rob fast-food joint McDowell's before being thwarted by Murphy and Hall's characters in the first film. Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy reprise their roles as Mortimer and Randolph Duke respectively from Landis's Murphy-starring comedy film Trading Places (1983). [35], On January 11, 2019, it was announced that the sequel will be moving forward with Murphy reprising his role and Craig Brewer as director (having previously worked with Murphy on the Netflix film Dolemite Is My Name). More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Known for Coming to America 7.1 Lady-in-Waiting 1988 Shakedown 6.0 Carr's Lady 1988 Space Rangers 6.6 TV Series April 1993 1 ep Criminal Passion 4.6 Model 1994 Credits Edit Actress6 Self1 The cast also includes: Vondie Curtis-Hall as a basketball game vendor; Garcelle Beauvais as a royal rose bearer; Victoria Dillard as a royal personal bather; as well as the film debuts of Ruben Hudson as a street hustler and Cuba Gooding Jr. as a boy getting a haircut. Akeem's attempts to win Lisa's love are complicated by Lisa's lazy and obnoxious boyfriend, Darryl Jenks, whose father owns Soul Glo (a Jheri curllike hairstyling aid). It's a friendship that stayed there too with Arsenio and John Amos, those guys; I really feel kinship to them," comedian Anderson, who played a McDowell's employee in the film and went on to tackle numerous other roles, told PEOPLE. The film also co-stars Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, and John Amos. In the original 1988 film, the romantic comedy ends with Prince Akeem returning home to wed the person chosen by his parents. Essentially, General Izzi wishes for Akeems heir Prince Lavelle Junson, played by Jermaine Fowler to marry Bopoto to unite the households for financial gain. [1][3][4], Coming To America received positive reviews upon release. During the rally, Akeem encounters Lisa McDowell, who possesses all the qualities he is looking for in a woman. Coming to America (1988) Cast and Crew - Cast Photos and Info | Fandango. She is the first African-American woman to be an owner or partner in three professional sports franchises: the Washington Capitals (NHL), the Washington Wizards (NBA), and the Washington Mystics (WNBA). RC: We did a ton of work looking at the images of that dress and even commissioned a jeweler who specialized in illusion-style dresses, where you have a lot of sheer spaces and strategically placed beading. The soundtrack to the film was released on LP, cassette and CD. Siskel enjoyed the acting from Murphy and Hall but Ebert was disappointed that Murphy did not bring his usual more lively performance, and Ebert was also critical of the unoriginal script. From Arsenio Hall to James Earl Jones, original cast members have returned to reprise their roles alongside a wealth of exciting newcomers, with the appearance of a popular singer-songwriter exciting audiences. "It was the very first comedy with an [almost] all-Black cast that was successful around the world," he told PEOPLE. Photos were taken from google image search. Headley also has appeared in films The Preacher's Wife (1996) and Johnson Family Vacation (2004).. On television, Headley starred as Detective Mimi Reed in the ABC . Cleo initially disapproves of Akeem, as he believes he is poor and therefore not good enough for his daughter. Sheila Crump Johnson (born January 25, 1949) is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, and the first billionaire African-American woman. Coming to America (1988) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Fans of the first movie will be pleased to know that many of the outfits, as well as the characters wearing them, make a triumphant return in the sequel, while others are reworked to feel decidedly more modern and African, including the aforementioned McDowell's looks. Known for movies Coming to America (1988) as Lady-in-Waiting Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Runway Model Shakedown (1988) as Carr's Lady Criminal Passion (1994) Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Shari Headley (born July 15, 1964) is an American actress and former model. [15], Johnson is a Democrat, although in 2009 she endorsed Republican Virginia gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. Oscar . Paramount had optioned the treatment from Buchwald, and John Landis was attached as director and Eddie Murphy as the lead, but after two years of development hell Paramount abandoned the project in March 1985. The 30-year-old musician is given the opportunity to showcase her skills in song and dance, while also giving a comedic performance; we learn that she has trained her whole life to serve her king. Paramount Pictures provided a list of three white performers, and Murphy and Hall chose Louie Anderson because they knew him and liked him.[7]. Anderson died of complications from cancer in January 2022. RC: I was inspired by modern African fashion: the bright, brilliant colors of Ozwald Boateng suits and the Ankara fabrics that are used so prevalently in celebrations. We screen-grabbed them so we could copy them exactly. Johnson is a Global Ambassador for CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. PS: Sheila Johnson's gold dress was re-created to a tee as well. The film made $128,152,301 in the United States and ended up with a worldwide total of $288,752,301. PS: Were there any hidden Easter eggs in the costumes? [20], The film was the subject of the Buchwald v. Paramount civil suit, which the humorist Art Buchwald filed in 1990 against the film's producers on the grounds that the film's idea was stolen from his 1982 script treatment about a rich, despotic African potentate who comes to America for a state visit. After leaving the critically acclaimed talk show, Hall went on to have an amazing acting career, including reprising his role as Semmi in Coming 2 America. The king is determined to see his grandson step into the line of succession. "[8] Murphy said: We had a tussling confrontation We didn't come to blows. So, upon his insistence, he and Semmi get entry-level jobs working at the local fast-food restaurant called McDowell's, a McDonald's knockoff owned by widower Cleo McDowell, Lisa's father. Who does Teyana Taylor play in Coming 2 America? Most people don't know how to get to Wakanda. He played Oha again in Coming 2 America. [21][22] Buchwald won the breach of contract action and the court ordered monetary damages. [42], This article is about the 1988 film. [23], In August 2022, Paramount filed a lawsuit against JMC Pop Ups LLC for creating a temporary version of McDowell's, the fictional fast food restaurant similar to McDonald's, via the Copyright Claims Board, a tribunal created in 2020 to deal with such matters. In a fun and trivia-worthy turn of events, Sinclair also voicedSarabi in the originalLion King opposite Jones' Mufasa. She is best known for her role as Lisa McDowell in the 1988 box-office hit romantic comedy film Coming to America and its sequel Coming 2 America (2021). Plot Summary As viewers, we're immediately transported to the grandiose and opulent Zamunda, a feat achieved thanks largely to the costumes, thoughtfully reimagined by Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter. [7] She sits on the boards of VH1's Save the Music Foundation,[8] Americans for the Arts,[9] the Curry School of Education Foundation at the University of Virginia, and the University of Illinois Foundation. You can't buy that jacket; that fabric is no longer around. TV work also includes Star (Joyce Sheree) and Hit the Floor (London Scott). Crew. 11 hours ago, by Monica Sisavat Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. As Prince Akeem's well-meaning personal assistant, Semmi, comedian Arsenio Hall made such an impression on audiences that he ended up with his own nighttime variety show the next year, which lasted six seasons and won two Primetime Emmys. that is signature Coming to America; I wanted to maintain that. Coming to America (1988) Cast: Then and Now 2019#WatchAG #Then&Now #Coming2America #1988 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS Never miss a daily video.Subscribe. "We have got to send a message about. While attending Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois she was a cheerleader, serving as captain of the varsity squad in her senior year. When his parents, King Jaffe and Queen Aoleon, present him with an arranged bride-to-be, Akeem takes action. The Oscar nominee is proud of what Coming to America, released in 1988, meant to many. As previously indicated, Coming to America features Murphy and Hall in several different roles, of different races and genders. After playing Imani Izzi in Coming to America, Vanessa Calloway went on to star in hit shows and movies such as Whats Love Got to Do with It opposite costar Angela Bassett and Crimson Tide as the wife of Denzel Washingtons character. Extremely Ugly Girl, an unattractive female clubgoer. Sheila's I Am Powerful Challenge raised over $8 million in 2007. Written by the original movie's team of Murphy, Barry W. Blaustein, and David Sheffield with the help of "Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris, "Coming 2 America" promises another lighthearted adventure as Akeem and Semmi return to the states to meet the unlikely heir to the throne. A promotional song for the film, also titled "Coming to America", was written and performed by The System. Coming to America reunited star Eddie Murphy with director John Landis. They sold the company to Viacom in 1999. Coming 2 America, the highly anticipated follow-up to the Eddie Murphy-Arsenio Hall classic, opens just like the original. "That's The Way It Is" by Mel & Kim had been released as a single in the UK, before the film's release, in February 1988, and became a top ten hit. They have two children. And whatever happen to her then-boyfriend Darryl Jenks (Eriq La Salle), whom she dumped because she was falling in love with her "little goat herder?". Landis received $600,000, plus 10% of gross receipts.[3]. Even Saul, the Jewish barbershop customer, is still sitting in his chair. Throughout the years, the multitalented actor, comedian, writer, and singer has always been able to successfully reinvent himself and showcase versatility with each new releasefrom his classic late 80s-early 90s work that ranges from his standup days in Eddie Murphy Raw and Boomerang to his more recent work in childrens films like Dr. Dolittle and Shrek. Sign up for our Fashion & Beauty newsletter. Although he did not return to the Coming to America franchise, you can catch him in (virtual) theaters later this year with the release of The Hitmans Wifes Bodyguard and Spiral. Great, Click the Allow Button Above Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. An African prince goes to Queens, New York City to find a wife whom he can respect for her intelligence and will. [34], In early 2017, an announcement was publicized which addressed the impending production of a sequel to the film. He's since gone on to star in endless movies and theatrical works, and just turned 91 this year. Kevin Misher was named as producer, and Sheffield and Blaustein, the original screenwriters, were also attached to the project. Gooding went on to wow audiences and critics alike with his Oscar-winning turn in Jerry Maguire, and has since appeared in several high-profile films (as well asNorbit, also with Eddie Murphy), and earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of O.J. Bates's rsum of credits since is an eclectic roundup of notable turns, from appearances in films like True RomanceandShowgirlsto TV gigs onEllen, NYPD Blue,The Grinder, Lethal Weapon,andSon of Zorn. It was released as a single in the US at the time of the film's release. Paul Bates has a knack for classic film. This year, he earned an honorary Oscar, his first. After his role as Oha, Prince Akeems royal servant who has the voice of an angel, he continued his winning streak, working alongside Denzel Washington in The Preachers Wife and Eminem in 8 Mile. "It was the very first comedy with an [almost] all-Black cast that was successful around the world," he told. New York Street Style. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider 13 hours ago, by Njera Perkins Now a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and former host of The Real, Beauvais' one-liner role had her dishing out rose petals for Murphy to walk on in the 1988 original. Allison Dean made her feature film debut inComing to America,as the sweet Patrice who ends up canoodling with Arsenio Hall's character. [13], On September 24, 2005, she married Arlington County Circuit Court Chief Judge William T. Newman, who had presided over her divorce from Robert L. Johnson in 2003. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. That whole scene was spliced together, but I think it was very successful. Ms. Johnson is an. Rauner", "2019 Billie Jean King Leadership Award Recipient", Designer Luxury Silk Scarves, Wearable Art by Sheila Johnson, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheila_Johnson&oldid=1137847090, This page was last edited on 6 February 2023, at 19:18. We duplicated all of [Murphy's] "I Love NY" buttons and [his] cap in the same way. 17 hours ago, by Monica Sisavat Several contemporary articles stated that the worldwide gross for the movie was $350 million. [citation needed], The movie has been described as having a "cult following" years after its release, despite negative press, with one of the highest-grossing box office of the year it was released, as well as one of the highest-grossing films featuring a predominantly African-American cast. For 33 years from 19692002, she was married to Robert L. Johnson. 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