Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer team up for action-comedy The Pickup, premiering on Prime Video

The Pickup to release on 6 August

The Pickup, the eagerly awaited action-comedy from Amazon MGM Studios, will debut globally on Prime Video on August 6. With its first-look photos, the movie, which stars Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, has already excited fans.

The Pickup, directed by Tim Story—who has helmed successful films like Ride Along, Barbershop, and The Blackening—focuses on what at first glance appears to be a standard armoured truck job that swiftly devolves into mayhem.

Murphy plays Russell, a tough, no-nonsense driver who is paired with Davidson's eccentric and erratic character, Travis. Their otherwise ordinary day is thrown into turmoil when they are suddenly attacked by a ruthless gang led by Zoe, played by Palmer. Zoe is a cunning and strategic mastermind with ambitions that far surpass the cash they are trying to steal.

What starts as a typical job soon transforms into a frenetic, high-stakes adventure filled with clashing personalities and unforeseen partnerships. The film promises to deliver the perfect blend of sharp humour and intense action, a hallmark of Story’s directorial style. Audiences can expect a rollercoaster of escalating mayhem, as the characters navigate through danger and deception.

In addition to showcasing the comedy prowess of its main cast, The Pickup delves into themes of survival in the midst of chaos and trust. Pete Davidson's Travis adds levity and unpredictable elements to the mix, while Eddie Murphy's character Russell offers a grounded, tough-as-nails presence.

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Keke Palmer's portrayal of Zoe, meanwhile, gives the narrative a gripping edge of intelligence and menace that heightens the interest in the trio's dynamic.

The Pickup is positioned to emerge as a noteworthy addition to the summer's streaming selections thanks to its blend of humorous dialogue and action-packed scenes. The film's tone and pacing, which combine suspense and laughter in equal measure, will probably appeal to fans of Tim Story's earlier works.