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By Jon Donnis
What happens when you mix veteran comedic brilliance with Gen-Z irreverence, throw in a botched heist, and stir it all with a dash of adrenaline? You get The Pickup, an explosive new action-comedy from director Tim Story (The Blackening, Barbershop, Ride Along) that's set to deliver big laughs, even bigger action, and a wildly chaotic ride.
Leading the charge is the unlikely duo of Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, who play Russell and Travis, two armored truck drivers with nothing in common except their very bad luck. When a seemingly routine cash pickup turns into a high-stakes ambush, they find themselves hunted by a ruthless criminal crew led by Zoe (Keke Palmer), a mastermind with a plan that's far more twisted than just jacking a truck.
As bullets fly and tensions rise, Murphy's old-school grit and Davidson's offbeat energy spark a comedic chemistry that's impossible to ignore. From close-call chases to absurd detours, The Pickup doesn't just run on action, it thrives on character-driven chaos.
The ensemble cast is stacked with star power and scene-stealing talent, including Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jack Kesy, Andrew Dice Clay, Marshawn Lynch, and WWE star Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i. Whether they're part of the madness or caught in the crossfire, everyone adds fuel to the fire in this unpredictable thrill ride.
Written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, and produced by a powerhouse team including Murphy himself, The Pickup is more than just a heist movie. It's a genre-smashing collision of action, comedy, and sheer mayhem, the kind of film where the laughs hit just as hard as the stunts.
Strap in. The Pickup isn't just coming, it's coming in hot.
Available August 6th on Prime Video
