If there’s one thing we’re betting on in August, it’s Keke Palmer stealing the show and $60 million in the upcoming Amazon Prime movie ‘The Pickup.’ Revealed in the newly released trailer, the multi-talented actress and host plays the role of Zoe, a criminal mastermind whose ambitious casino heist plan is anything but conventional.
The film doesn’t only promise dense suspense and high-octane action. It also promises to serve us a hearty banquet of laughter, with comedy legends Eddie Murphy and “SNL” star Pete Davidson at the forefront. In the thrilling yet hilarious escapade, Murphy and Davidson will be seen in a new light as mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell and Travis, whose typically lackluster jobs take a sharp turn into Murphy’s law territory when they unknowingly become accomplices to Zoe’s grand plan.
Embodying the dynamic between humor and hazard, the unlikely trio will be seen maneuvering various high-risk situations, escalating tension, and a ridiculously unpredictable day that keeps spiraling downwards-and we can’t wait to watch it all unfold.
The movie is helmed by renowned director Tim Story, known for his mastery in integrating high-stakes action with sharp comedy—a match made in cinematic heaven for this type of motion picture. Sharing his excitement about this partnership in a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Story praised Murphy’s influence on his career, claiming that the veteran comedian is the reason he makes the films he does.
But it doesn’t stop there. Apart from the fantastic threesome, the starry cast also includes Eva Longoria, Marshawn Lynch, WWE Superstar Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, iconic comedian Andrew Dice Clay, and Ismael Cruz Córdova.
Despite the sneak peek provided by the trailer, there is an air of mystery and anticipation surrounding the narrative trajectory of ‘The Pickup,’ especially with Zoe (Keke Palmer) being the mastermind of the heist. Will she manage to bag $60 million? And how does the hilarious duo—Russell (Eddie Murphy) & Travis (Pete Davidson)—fit in her ambitious plan? The exciting venture is certainly setting our curiosity on fire, and we can’t wait to quench it on August 6, when ‘The Pickup’ premieres on Prime Video.
Intrigue, high-stakes action, and sharp humor — ‘The Pickup’ is geared to give you a jaw-aching laughter while holding you on the edge of your seat. Don’t forget to add it to your streaming list this August!
