Memphis director Craig Brewer will direct Eddie Murphy in the long-awaited sequel to Coming to America.
Brewer shared the news to Twitter and Instagram Friday.
He is currently working with Murphy on the soon-to-be-released Netflix movie Dolemite Is My Name.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Murphy, Prince Akeem, learns about a long-lost son and returns to America to meet his unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. Murphy is producing with Kevin Misher and Black-Ish creator Kenya Barris is executive producing.
Brewer’s credits include Hustle & Flow and the Footloose remake.
