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Eddie Murphy's Comedy Comeback: "The Pickup" and More!

7/30/2025

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Eddie Murphy, at 64, is set to bring laughter in the heist-comedy "The Pickup," premiering August 6 on Amazon Prime, where armored truck drivers find themselves entangled in a casino heist. Excitingly, Murphy will also reprise his beloved roles in "Shrek 5" and a "Donkey" spin-off, with production kicking off in September.

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Story summary

Eddie Murphy, at 64, is set to bring laughter in the heist-comedy "The Pickup," premiering August 6 on Amazon Prime, where armored truck drivers find themselves entangled in a casino heist. Excitingly, Murphy will also reprise his beloved roles in "Shrek 5" and a "Donkey" spin-off, with production kicking off in September.