Eddie Murphy’s decision not to give ‘Pickup’ co-star Pete Davidson parenting tips

Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson are teaming up for a new action-packed movie called “The Pickup,” set to stream on Amazon Prime Video on August 6th. In this film, Murphy plays Russell Pierce, an armored truck driver just trying to make it through his shift to celebrate his anniversary with his wife. However, things take a turn when his new partner, Travis, played by Davidson, rubs him the wrong way, and they end up in a wild adventure after their truck is hijacked.

For Murphy, who is 64 years old, this movie genre is particularly close to his heart. He reflects on how his 1982 film “48 Hrs.” was one of the first action comedies of its kind, breaking away from the tough guy cop roles that dominated the screen at the time. Murphy sees himself as a pioneer of this genre, with iconic one-liners springing up in subsequent films inspired by his work.

While Nick Nolte and Judge Reinhold played memorable foils to Murphy in his previous hits, Davidson steps into this role in “The Pickup” as the mismatched partner who adds a touch of comedy to the action. Murphy appreciates the generational and physical differences between himself and Davidson, seeing humor in their contrasting heights, ages, and backgrounds.

In addition to Murphy and Davidson, “The Pickup” also features talents like Keke Palmer and Eva Longoria, rounding out the cast for what promises to be a fun and thrilling ride. So mark your calendars for August 6th and get ready to join Russell and Travis on their high-stakes adventure in “The Pickup.”