Prime Video has unleashed a brand-new poster for The Pickup, a high-octane action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer. Set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video August 6, the film promises a wild ride full of laughs, thrills, and chaotic misadventures.
Old-School Legend Meets New-School Energy
The Pickup pairs comedy legend Eddie Murphy with rising star Pete Davidson for a partnership packed with chemistry and clashes. The film showcases their dynamic blend of experience and fresh humor, setting the stage for a comedy caper that is equal parts heart-pounding action and razor-sharp wit.
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In The Pickup, two armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), think they’re on a routine cash job until they’re ambushed by criminals led by the cunning Zoe (Palmer). What starts as a simple job explodes into chaos as the mismatched duo faces ruthless enemies, mounting danger, and nonstop surprises.
Directed by a Master of Comedy-Action
Directed by Tim Story, known for hits like The Blackening, Barbershop, and Ride Along, The Pickup brings his signature style of blending action with smart, fast-paced humor. The script, penned by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, keeps the laughs coming even as the stakes get higher.
Murphy and Davidson lead a cast stacked with talent, including Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. With this lineup, expect sharp dialogue, explosive action, and plenty of surprises.
Get Ready for The Pickup
With a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes, The Pickup delivers a compact punch of adrenaline and comedy. Rated R for its wild action and sharp humor, the film drops on Prime Video August 6.
About The Pickup
Directed by Tim Story
Written by Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider
Produced by John Davis, p.g.a., John Fox, p.g.a., Eddie Murphy, p.g.a., Tim Story, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, p.g.a.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i and Keke Palmer
In the action-comedy The Pickup, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Eddie Murphy) and Travis (Pete Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe (Keke Palmer), with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse.
What do you think of this Murphy-Davidson team-up? Are you ready for another Tim Story comedy classic? What’s your favorite Eddie Murphy action-comedy? Drop your thoughts in the comments or @me.
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