LOS ANGELES:

Paramount Pictures has set an Aug 7, 2020, release date for its untitled sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy “Coming to America”.

The studio hired “Hustle & Flow” helmer Craig Brewer to direct the project with Murphy expected to return as the star.

The project has been in the works for several years with Jonathan Levine previously attached to direct. The Califor-

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