Eddie Murphy’s new movie bridges two generations of comedy with aSaturday Night Liveteam-up that the show has never done before. Widely considered one of the greatest comedians of all time,Murphy rose to fameonSaturday Night Livebefore becoming a movie star during the 1980s, starring in48 Hrs.,Trading Places,Beverly Hills Cop,The Golden Child,Coming to America, andHarlem Nights. His success continued into the 1990s, starring inBoomerang,The Nutty Professor,Dr. Dolittle,Bowfinger, andDaddy Day Care.
Murphy’s career experienced a decline during the early 2000s, starring in a series of poorly received movies such asThe Adventures of Pluto Nash,I Spy,Showtime,Meet Dave, andImagine That. However, Murphy made a comeback in 2019 withDolemite Is My Name, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination and some of his best reviews in years. His resurgence has continued withComing 2 America,You People,Candy Cane Lane, andBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fin recent years.Now, Murphy has another new movie coming out.
Eddie Murphy & Pete Davidson Star In Prime Video’s The Pickup
The New Trailer Reveals They’ll Be A Dynamic Duo In The Buddy Action Flick
Eddie Murphy andPete Davidson starin Prime Video’sThe Pickup, and the new trailer revealsthey will be a dynamic duo in the buddy action flick. Directed by Tim Story, best known forBarbershopand Ride Along, the upcoming heist comedy follows a simple cash pickup that spirals into a deadly chase when two mismatched armored truck drivers are attacked by ruthless criminals with motives far more dangerous than just money. The cast also includes Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns, Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova.
Prime Video has released the first official trailer forThe Pickup, highlighting the dynamic between Murphy and Davidson’s characters. A simple cash collection spirals out of control when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), find themselves targeted by a crew of ruthless criminals led by the sharp and cunningZoe (Keke Palmer), whose ambitions extend far beyond money. As the situation unravels, the reluctant partners must survive escalating threats, constant bickering, and a day that just won’t stop going downhill.
Murphy & Davidson Come From Different Eras Of SNL
And They’ve Never Worked Together Before
Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson come from two very differenteras ofSaturday Night Live. Murphy was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984 and is often credited with saving the show during a rough period. He became famous for unforgettable characters like Buckwheat, Gumby, and Mr. Robinson. Meanwhile, Davidson is one ofSNL’s newer breakout stars, as he was a regular cast member from 2014 to 2022.
Despite their shared connection toSNL,Murphy and Davidson have never worked together before, makingThe Pickupan exciting first collaboration. Seeing these two comedic figures share the screen opens the door to a fun mix of styles, blending Murphy’s sharp, fast-talking wit with Davidson’s laid-back, self-deprecating humor. Their mismatched dynamic promises plenty of fun moments and unexpected jokes, creating a fresh comedic pairing audiences haven’t seen before.
The Pickup Feels Like A Classic Buddy Comedy, And That Makes It Exciting
This Could Be A Hit For Prime Video
The Pickupfeels like a throwbackto theclassic buddy comediesof the ’80s and ’90s, a formula that’s been strangely absent from modern Hollywood. With so few R-rated buddy comedies being made recently,The Pickuphas a chance to stand out by embracing the kind of edgy humor that made Murphy’s movies like48 Hrs. andBeverly Hills Copso iconic. Pairing Murphy’s sharp comedic timing with Davidson’s modern sensibilities creates an exciting blend of old-school energy and new-school irreverence.
In today’s comedic landscape, audiences are hungry for something fresh yet familiar, and The Pickup could hit that sweet spot.
In today’s comedic landscape, audiences are hungry for something fresh yet familiar, andThe Pickupcould hit that sweet spot. With streaming platforms like Prime Video investing more in original movies, this kind of star-driven, R-rated action comedy feels like a welcome throwback. It’s especially gratifying to see Murphy back in his element, riffing with a mismatched co-star that recalls the peak of his early career. IfThe Pickupdelivers on its promise, it could easily become Prime Video’s next big hit.
