Question 1

What inspired Eddie Murphy to play multiple characters in Coming to America?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy was inspired by Peter Sellers, who played multiple roles in Dr. Strangelove (1964). This was Murphy's first time doing so, and it became a trademark of his.

Question 2

What is the name of the fictional African country in Coming to America, and where did it come from?

Accepted Answer

The fictional African country is called Zamunda. The name was taken from a Richard Pryor routine, and director John Landis changed it from the writers' original name "Zmuda."

Question 3

How did Eddie Murphy test his makeup for the character Saul?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy drove a golf cart around Paramount Studios in full makeup and costume as Saul, telling people he was Eddie Murphy, but no one believed him.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards is Coming to America associated with?

Accepted Answer

Coming to America was featured at the New York Film Festival in 2010 and was associated with the Academy Awards in 1989.

Question 5

What is the basic plot of Coming to America?

Accepted Answer

An African prince travels to Queens, New York, in disguise as a poor immigrant to find a princess, leading to new jobs, friends, enemies, and trouble.

Question 6

What inspired Eddie Murphy to play multiple characters in 'Coming to America'?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy was inspired by Peter Sellers, who played multiple roles in 'Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb' (1964).

Question 7

How did Eddie Murphy test his disguise for the character Saul?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy drove a golf cart around Paramount Studios in full make-up and costume, introducing himself as Eddie Murphy, but no one believed him.

Question 8

Which fictional African country is Prince Akeem from, and where did its name originate?

Accepted Answer

Prince Akeem is from Zamunda, a name taken from a Richard Pryor routine about a fictional African tribe; it was originally written as 'Zmuda' but changed by director John Landis.

Question 9

What cameo connection links 'Coming to America' to the film 'Trading Places'?

Accepted Answer

The homeless men who receive money from Prince Akeem are the Duke brothers from 'Trading Places', played by Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche, with their theme music heard in the background.

Question 10

Which festivals or awards is 'Coming to America' associated with?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the New York Film Festival in 2010 and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1989.

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