Max's new reality show 'Coming From America' is a twist on Eddie Murphy's iconic film

Four families head back to their roots, will they be able to cope?
The Davis family joins three others in Max's new reality show 'Coming From America'.
The Davis family joins three others in Max's new reality show 'Coming From America'.

Los Angeles, California (Release): The six-episode Max Original unscripted series 'Coming From America' makes its debut on Thursday, September 5 on Max, followed by one new episode weekly through October 10.

The Kelly family will join three others in the first season of 'Coming From America'.
The Kelly family will join three others in the first season of 'Coming From America'.

What is it about?

Four African American families pack up all their belongings, risking everything to move to the new land of opportunity: Africa. Enticed by their ancestral roots, these families travel 5000 miles to find love, jobs, and a better life. First, they'll have to survive the inevitable culture shock – but if they can endure the first 60 days, their lives could be changed forever.

The series is executive produced by Eric Evangelista, Shannon Evangelista, Forrest Galante, and Naimah Holmes for Hot Snakes Media. Discovery’s Keith Hoffman and Carter Figueroa also executive produce.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Season 5 of 'Outer Banks' will focus on the Pogues dealing with the aftermath of JJ's murder by his father Chandler Groff.
4 hours ago
The documentary revisits the harrowing case of Reagan Hancock who was murdered by Taylor Parker, after a horrific turn of events.
5 hours ago
The upcoming eight-part comedy series is created by Lee Eisenberg, who also produced 'The Office.'
6 hours ago
The eight part thriller series is based on author Harlan Coben's eponymous novel and stars Sam Worthington in the leading role.
6 hours ago
The Apple TV series ended its first season on June 17 with a major cliffhanger involving Tom Loftis
14 hours ago
‘The Boroughs’ centered on the residents of a retirement community who discovered a mysterious supernatural threat
18 hours ago
Adam Remsen faces off against Carolyn Bavington from Colorado and Matt Fink from Pennsylvania in Wednesday’s episode of ‘Jeopardy!’.
18 hours ago
'I Will Find You' is based on Harlan Coben's best-selling novel of the same name, and we take a look at real-life locations used in the thriller.
1 day ago
Matthew Rhys stars as the mayor of 'Widows Bay' who is desperate to bring in tourism dollars to the island town's dwindling economy.
1 day ago
‘Euphoria’ star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje shares surprising method-acting habit behind Alamo Brown
1 day ago