Consequently, some movie studios have decided to sell the rights to their films to popular streaming services.
According to Variety, Paramount Pictures, the studio that released the original Eddie Murphy-led blockbuster in 1988, has sold Coming 2 America to Amazon Studios for $125 million. Paramount has already sold other big films recently, including Borat 2. The final details are still being worked out, including the blessing from Murphy, who produced and stars in the film.
The original Coming to America launched the careers of several of its stars, including Oscar-nominated icon Samuel L. Jackson, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Garcelle Beauvais and “ER” actor Eriq La Salle, just to name a few.
The sequel will feature several well-known entertainers, including actor Wesley Snipes, rap mogul Rick Ross and comedic actress Leslie Jones.
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