What happened to Lisa sister in Coming to America 2

Why didn’t Allison Dean return for Coming 2 America? Fans are sad to see she isn’t in the 2021 sequel, so let’s consider her absence.

Venturing back to Zamunda is sure to be a dream come true for many fans of Coming to America.

The 1988 John Landis classic is often regarded as one of Eddie’s Murphy’s finest outings, and generally considered one of the best comedies of the 1980s.

Fortunately, audiences have been invited back to bask amongst a wealth of familiar faces in Craig Brewer’s 2021 sequel, Coming 2 America.

While Akeem prepares to take the throne, he discovers that he had a son (played by Jermaine Fowler) with a Queens local (Leslie Jones). Intent to find his heir, he heads back to America and returns to Zamunda with his son.

Of course, Eddie is back as Akeem and many of the 1988 cast members reprise their roles, including Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley, James Earl Jones and more.

Although, Patrice McDowell, Cleo’s younger daughter and Lisa’s sister (played by Allison Dean) doesn’t appear.

So, Why didn’t Allison Dean return for Coming 2 America?

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Why didn’t Allison Dean return for Coming 2 America?

It’s uncertain why Allison Dean wasn’t cast in Coming 2 America, but it’s perhaps not too surprising that she didn’t return.

After starring in a couple of episodes of the TV series Girlfriends between 2006 and 2007, she didn’t return to screens until 2019, and even then, that was for a short film called The Talk (she played Tasha Wright).

Nevertheless, she’s set to star in a TV movie called Zodiac (Gaia), which is currently in post-production.

Coming 2 America began filming back in August 2019, and it’s always possible that she was busy at the time. Besides, it’s not like she’s the only one of the original cast not to return…

Firstly, there’s no Samuel L. Jackson cameo (he played the armed robber at McDowell’s) and then the likes of Eriq La Salle (Darryl) don’t appear either. At the end of Coming to America, Darryl climbs through Patrice’s window and it’s suggested that they will have a future together.

Taking this into account, the actors’ absence from Coming 2 America may encourage audiences to fill in the blanks. Maybe the two became a couple and set off to start a new life together; after all, Darryl wanted to marry into the family.

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I really hope Darryl and Patrice have a cameo in Coming 2 America.

— yeah, I know. (@CBturnedHeel) December 22, 2020

Patrice fans react to Coming 2 America

A number of fans of Patrice have already reacted to her absence in the sequel by hopping onto Twitter.

Check out a selection of tweets:

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First of all where tf was Patrice in coming 2 America?🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

— JusToya😘 (@darealToyaG) March 5, 2021

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Coming 2 America was cute. I'm upset at the lack of Patrice though 😢.

— Domm (@Deuxemes) March 5, 2021

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Coming 2 America casting is a 10/10.. wish we coulda see Patrice married to Darryl, but 10/10.

The story and script like 5/10 tho.

The nostalgia is what makes the movie enjoyable but the plot seems forced. So i guess a 7/10 overall. c-

— moundwalker (@L0StayUp) March 5, 2021

Coming 2 America is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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What happened Allison Dean?

Allison Dean (Patrice) After a few other appearances, most notably in Speed 2: Cruise Control and Tears of the Sun, Dean largely stopped acting, aside from appearing in a few episodes of Girlfriends and the 2022 TV movie Zodiac.

What happened to Akeem's mother in Coming to America?

Personal life and death Sinclair died on December 20, 1995, after a 13-year battle with leukemia. Her remains were cremated and her ashes were scattered in her hometown in Jamaica.

Who played Lisa's sister in Coming to America?

Allison Dean, who played Patrice McDowell, Lisa's boy crazy younger sister in the first film, is only seen in a photo during the sequel's opening credits. Although Akeem had eyes for Lisa, he did go on one date with Patrice, who not so discreetly fondled him as they watched a college basketball game.

What happened to the wife in Coming to America 2?

The report further revealed that Sinclair was cremated and her ashes were scattered in her Jamaican hometown. Only a year before her death Sinclair had reunited with her Coming to America co-star James Earl Jones to play royalty for the second time.