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First Look: Eddie Murphy & Pete Davidson Face Off With Keke Palmer In ‘The Pickup’

Dawn Mikayla

UPDATE (June 10, 2025): Universal Pictures has now released the official first-look video from The Pickup, giving fans an even deeper glimpse at the action-packed showdown between Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer. Watch the full video below!

Get ready for laughs, thrills, and one unforgettable heist. Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer headline Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming action-comedy The Pickup—and fans are already buzzing after the release of first-look images.

The film, which brings together two generations of comedy powerhouses, promises a high-energy ride packed with wild twists and larger-than-life personalities. Directed by Tim Story (Barbershop, Ride Along), The Pickup will premiere on Prime Video on August 6.

A Routine Job Turns Into The Heist of a Lifetime

In The Pickup, a pair of armored truck drivers—Russell (played by Murphy) and Travis (played by Davidson)—see their average day spiral into chaos when they’re ambushed by a team of ruthless criminals.

Leading the charge? The cunning and fearless Zoe, played by the always dynamic Keke Palmer.

Official Synopsis:
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.

A Star-Studded Cast Brings The Action

The Pickup boasts an ensemble cast packed with star power. Joining Murphy, Davidson, and Palmer are:

  • Eva Longoria
  • Marshawn Lynch (NFL star turned actor)
  • Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i (WWE superstar)
  • Andrew Dice Clay
  • Ismael Cruz Córdova (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power)

Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider wrote the screenplay, with Murphy and Story producing alongside John Davis, John Fox, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster.

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Coming To Prime Video This Summer

The Pickup will premiere exclusively on Prime Video starting August 6. Based on early buzz and the first images, expect a mix of adrenaline, humor, and classic Murphy charm—paired with Davidson’s offbeat style and Palmer’s magnetic presence.

Conclusion

Expect big laughs, bigger action, and a wild ride when The Pickup drops this August. With a stellar cast and proven comedic talent behind the camera, this is one summer movie you won’t want to miss.

First-Look Photos: Amazon MGM Studios