Eva Longoria On Her Role In The Pickup: ‘Most Sane Person In The Situation'
Sharing about her role in The Pickup, Eva Longoria revealed that her character isn't just a background presence but a crucial part of the storyline.
Eva Longoria is all set to appear in The Pickup, a fast-paced action-comedy that will premiere on Prime Video on August 6. The film also stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer. Directed by Tim Story, known for hits like Ride Along and Barbershop, the film is written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider.
At the centre of it all is Murphy's character Russell, a seasoned armored truck driver whose routine day goes off track when his vehicle is ambushed by a gang led by Zoe, played by Palmer. Davidson steps into the role of Travis, Russell's partner while Longoria plays Russell's wife who finds herself caught in the middle of the mayhem.
Eva Longoria On Her Role
Sharing more about her role, Longoria recently revealed that her character isn't just a background presence but a crucial part of the storyline.
'What I loved about the script and what I love about this film too is that I play Eddie's wife, but I end up going along for the ride. I end up part of the adventure. And through a series of circumstances, I end up in trouble with them and I'm probably the most sane person in the situation," she said as quoted by ANI.
Longoria added that her character gets the chance to 'save the day" by the end. 'I save the day at the end. I think it's really fun when you're not just the wife of or the girlfriend in a film, when you play a vital part in the adventure," she shared.
Off-Screen Moments With Eddie Murphy
While the film has its share of high-speed chases and comic chaos, Longoria had earlier shared that some of her most memorable experiences happened off-screen. She recalled her time with Murphy between takes.
'My favourite moments with Eddie were off-screen, just sitting around between takes while I totally fangirled. I'd bring up every movie he's ever done. I'm pretty sure he got tired of me asking questions, but I couldn't help it!" she said in an interview with iHola!
She also spoke about the sense of admiration Murphy receives on set. 'He's got such an incredible legacy. You feel everybody kind of have that respect and admiration for a man who's done so much and so well," she shared.
Also Seen In War Of The Worlds
In addition to The Pickup, Longoria was recently seen in War of the Worlds which released on July 30. The film, directed by Rich Lee, is a reimagining of the classic 1898 science fiction story by H.G. Wells. In this version, Longoria stars alongside actor and rapper Ice Cube in a narrative that explores an attempted invasion of Earth.
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