Jermaine Fowler on His Big ‘Coming 2 America’ Break With Comedy Hero Eddie Murphy

Jermaine Fowler is going from a comedic actor on the rise (previously known for projects like CBS’ #SuperiorDonuts and Boots Riley’s “Sorry to Bother You”) to bonafide leading man opposite Eddie Murphy in the highly anticipated #Coming2America. A sequel over 20 years in the making, Fowler stars as Murphy’s estranged son in Queens, New York, who, once reconnected, returns with him to their African kingdom to inherit the thrown. Comedy, of course, ensues. In the video above, he joins managing editor Benjamin Lindsay to talk about building a career in comedy, working alongside Murphy, his advice to other artists in the field, and more! See Backstage’s full slate of digital seminars: -- Connect with Backstage: Web: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: