Coming to America
Juli 1988
Not that this was unusual for Drew, but the two pieces of art for
'Coming
to America' are truly inspired. Both the Domestic and
International
posters are just perfect. Funny story from the inside is:
The
original idea for this one sheet was done for another project.
Drew
designed it a month before for another film. 'Crocodile Dundee
II'
was the original application for the idea. After Paul Hogan
turned
down the concept Paramount executives wouldn't let it die, it was just
too good. When this next project came up they wanted to revive
the
concept for Eddie Murphy. Eddie was the fortunate one. He
got
this wonderful portrait and perfect poster for his film. Even
more
than that, he was given the original art from Paramount Pictures in
appreciation
for his good work. So now which poster do you remember,
'Crocodile
Dundee II' or 'Coming to America'?