The Pickup (upcoming film)
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Directed by | Tim Story |
Screenplay by | Matt Mider Kevin Burrows |
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Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Pickup is an upcoming American heist film starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson for Amazon MGM Studios. It has Tim Story directing from a Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows script. Story and Murphy are also producers.
Cast[edit]
- Eddie Murphy
- Pete Davidson
- Keke Palmer
- Andrew Dice Clay
- Eva Longoria
- Ismael Cruz Córdova
- Jack Kesy
- Marshawn Lynch
Production[edit]
The film was greenlit by Amazon MGM Studios in March 2023 with Eddie Murphy attached to star.[1] Tim Story is directing and also producing the film, through his The Story Company. John Davis and John Fox also produce for Davis Entertainment. Eddie Murphy and Charisse Hewitt-Webster produce via Eddie Murphy Productions.[2]
In December 2023, Keke Palmer[3] and Pete Davidson joined the cast.[4] In February 2024, Andrew Dice Clay, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jack Kesy and Marshawn Lynch joined the cast.[5][6]
Principal photography began in April 2024.[7] During second unit filming of an action scene, an accident happened in which several crew members were injured.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 29, 2023). "Amazon Studios Wins 'The Pick Up' Package in 7-Figure Deal; Eddie Murphy Eyeing Star Role & Tim Story to Direct Kevin Burrows-Matt Mider Spec". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 14, 2023). "Pete Davidson Joins Eddie Murphy In Tim Story-Directed 'The Pickup' For Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 14, 2023). "Keke Palmer Joins Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM Heist Comedy 'The Pickup' (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Booth, Ned (December 14, 2023). "'The Pickup': Pete Davidson Joins Eddie Murphy in Upcoming Heist Comedy for Amazon MGM". The Playlist. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 6, 2024). "Andrew Dice Clay Latest to Join Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM's Heist Comedy 'The Pickup'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 28, 2024). "Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy & Marshawn Lynch Join Amazon MGM's 'The Pickup'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b “Several” Injuries In Accident On 2nd Unit Set Of Amazon MGM's 'The Pickup' Starring Eddie Murphy
External links[edit]
- The Pickup at IMDb