Eddie Murphy’s The Pickup teetered on the brink after a stunt accident threatened to derail the entire production. As Deadline reveals, the shocking incident sent ripples through the set, putting the action comedy on thin ice — but now, with the dust settled, Amazon is ready to push full throttle on promoting what promises to be a wild ride.
The film, starring Murphy alongside Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, dives into a high-stakes cash pickup gone sideways, featuring a Catwoman-esque mastermind with dangerous plans. The mismatched duo of armored truck drivers must navigate a chaotic criminal world while dealing with clashing personalities and one disastrous event after another. The cast also includes Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa’i, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova, adding star power to the mix. Murphy, who was the only Saturday Night Live cast member to host while still on the show, brings decades of comedic experience to this unique project. Meanwhile, both Murphy and Davidson are juggling several upcoming projects, making The Pickup a highly anticipated release.
Murphy’s return to the big screen after his Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F role has fans buzzing — and despite the close call, The Pickup is gearing up for its Prime Video debut on August 6.
Stay tuned — this buddy comedy’s blend of chaos, laughs, and star power just might make it Murphy’s most thrilling comeback yet.
