The Pickup (film)

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The Pickup
Directed by Tim Story
Written by
  • Matt Mider
  • Kevin Burrows
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLarry Blanford
Edited by Craig Alpert
Music by Christopher Lennertz
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Pickup is an upcoming American heist film produced and directed by Tim Story and written by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows. The film stars Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson and is set to be released by Amazon MGM Studios.

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Cast

Production

The film was greenlit by Amazon MGM Studios in March 2023 with Eddie Murphy attached to star. [2] 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. [3]

In December 2023, Keke Palmer [4] and Pete Davidson joined the cast. [5] In February 2024, Andrew Dice Clay, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jack Kesy and Marshawn Lynch joined the cast. [6] [7]

Principal photography began in Atlanta in April 2024. [8] On April 20, during second unit filming of an action scene, an accident happened in which an armored truck and a car collided, resulting in both vehicles rolling over and leaving several crew members injured. [8] [9]

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References

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  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Kit, Borys (December 14, 2023). "Keke Palmer Joins Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM Heist Comedy 'The Pickup' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  5. 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.
  6. Grobar, Matt (February 6, 2024). "Andrew Dice Clay Latest to Join Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM's Heist Comedy 'The Pickup'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  7. Grobar, Matt (February 28, 2024). "Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy & Marshawn Lynch Join Amazon MGM's 'The Pickup'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (April 23, 2024). ""Several" Injuries In Accident On 2nd Unit Set Of Amazon MGM's 'The Pickup' Starring Eddie Murphy". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  9. Stevens, Matt (April 24, 2024). "Crew Members Were Ejected In Movie Set Crash, Police Say". The New York Times . Retrieved May 18, 2024.