The Pickup: Eddie Murphy Comedy Gets Premiere Date; Check Out First-Look Stills
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Eddie Murphy returns with Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer in action-comedy The Pickup, streaming on Prime Video from August 6.
Amazon MGM Studios has announced the global streaming premiere of its upcoming action-comedy The Pickup, starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer. The film is set to debut on Prime Video on August 6, and the first-look stills have already begun creating buzz among fans.
Directed by Tim Story, best known for helming hits like Ride Along, Barbershop, and The Blackening, The Pickup follows a routine armoured truck job that spirals into chaos. Murphy plays Russell, a no-nonsense driver paired with Travis, played by Davidson, his offbeat and unlikely partner. Their mundane day turns dangerous when they're ambushed by a group of ruthless criminals led by Zoe (Palmer), a sharp and calculating mastermind with plans that stretch far beyond the cash in the truck.
What begins as a standard pickup transforms into a high-octane day filled with clashing personalities, unexpected alliances, and escalating mayhem. The action unfolds with the kind of humour and tension fans have come to expect from Story's direction.
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The film also features an ensemble cast including Eva Longoria, NFL star Marshawn Lynch, WWE's Roman Reigns (Joe Anoa'i), Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. The screenplay is by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, with production by John Davis, John Fox, Eddie Murphy, Tim Story, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster.
The Pickup marks Eddie Murphy's return to screen after Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024). The iconic comedian isn't slowing down, he'll also reprise his beloved role as Donkey in Shrek 5 and star as a retired super spy in the upcoming Blue Falcon. Pete Davidson, meanwhile, is working on the crime drama How to Rob a Bank. Keke Palmer also has her hands full with major projects, including the comedy Good Fortune, alongside Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, and Seth Rogen.
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