Overview

• The Pickup pairs Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson as mismatched armored truck drivers in a heist-comedy that director Tim Story shaped through extensive improvisation.
• The film held its world premiere in Los Angeles on July 27 with Murphy, Davidson, Keke Palmer, Eva Longoria, Andrew Dice Clay and Marshawn Lynch in attendance.
• Davidson made his first red-carpet appearance with pregnant partner Elsie Hewitt as she showcased her baby bump in a form-fitting black dress.
• Preparing for fatherhood, Davidson praised friend Machine Gun Kelly as “the best dad ever” and noted that Murphy offered him “no advice” on raising a child.
• The Pickup will begin streaming on Prime Video on August 6, reflecting the film’s streaming-first release strategy.