'You People' is a romantic comedy film currently streaming on Netflix. Directed by Kenya Barris ('Black-ish,' the film depicts Ezra Cohen, a white Jewish man who falls in love with Amira Mohammed, a black Muslim woman. The involvement of Akbar (Eddie Murphy) and Fatima (Nia Long) creates uncertainty for Ezra as he tries to find a life partner with Amira.
Is Eddie Murphy a Muslim?
Eddie Murphy portrays Akbar Mohammed, the father of Amira Mohammed (Lauren London). The Mohammed family is an African-American family who is proud of their heritage. Because of his Jewish background, Ezra Cohen (Jonah Hill) has a low opinion of Akbar and her daughter.
Murphy's Akbar is shown as a devout Muslim. He believes that devotion is a vital part of a person's life, and he credits him with the success of his marriage. In reality, actor Eddie Murphy, who plays Akbar, is not a Muslim.
Murphy is well-known for playing Axel Foley in the 'Beverly Hills Cop' film series. He is also well-known for his roles in the 1988 comedy film 'Coming to America,' which will be released in 2021, as the protagonist, Ezra.
Is Nia Long a Muslim term?
Nia Long discusses her role as Amira's mother, Fatima Mohammed. She hails from a devout Muslim family, and like her husband, she is dedicated to her cultural heritage. She tries to adapt to Ezra's family for her daughter.
Nia Long gained fame as Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Long is also known for playing EAD Shay Mosley in the procedural drama "NCIS: Los Angeles." Long is a Trinidadian by her mother, although she is not a Muslim.
