The Pickup (film) explained

Director:Tim Story
Cinematography:Larry Blanford
Editing:Craig Alpert
Production Companies:
  • The Story Company
  • Eddie Murphy Productions
Distributor:Amazon MGM Studios
Country:United States
Language:English

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.

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.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Pickup - IMDb . .
  2. Web site: 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. 14 December 2023. Fleming . Mike Jr. . March 29, 2023.
  3. Web site: Pete Davidson Joins Eddie Murphy In Tim Story-Directed 'The Pickup' For Amazon MGM Studios. 14 December 2023. Deadline Hollywood. Fleming. Mike Jr.. December 14, 2023.
  4. Web site: Keke Palmer Joins Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM Heist Comedy 'The Pickup' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. 14 December 2023. 14 December 2023. Borys. Kit.
  5. Web site: The Playlist. 14 December 2023. 14 December 2023. 'The Pickup': Pete Davidson Joins Eddie Murphy in Upcoming Heist Comedy for Amazon MGM. Ned. Booth.
  6. Web site: Andrew Dice Clay Latest to Join Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM's Heist Comedy 'The Pickup'. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024.
  7. Web site: Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy & Marshawn Lynch Join Amazon MGM's 'The Pickup'. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. February 28, 2024. February 28, 2024.
  8. Web site: "Several" Injuries In Accident On 2nd Unit Set Of Amazon MGM's 'The Pickup' Starring Eddie Murphy. Grobar. Matt. Deadline Hollywood. April 23, 2024. April 23, 2024.
  9. Web site: Crew Members Were Ejected In Movie Set Crash, Police Say. Stevens. Matt. The New York Times. April 24, 2024. May 18, 2024.

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