Eva Longoria Joins Eddie Murphy in Action-Comedy 'The Pickup'

Eva Longoria discusses her role in 'The Pickup', an action-comedy featuring Eddie Murphy and premiering on OTT. Longoria plays Murphy's wife, Natalie, and is excited about her character's adventurous involvement. Directed by Tim Story, the film will be released on Prime Video with multiple language dubs.

In the much-anticipated action-comedy 'The Pickup,' actress Eva Longoria brings her talent to a dynamic cast, including Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer. Ahead of its OTT premiere, Longoria has opened up about her intriguing role in the film, where she portrays Murphy's on-screen wife, Natalie.

In discussing her character, Longoria expressed her enthusiasm for the screenplay, noting, 'I loved the script because I play Eddie's wife, but end up going along for the ride—and part of the adventure.' She described her character's involvement in various escapades, stating, 'I end up in trouble with them and save the day. It's thrilling to be more than just the wife in the storyline.'

'The Pickup,' produced and directed by Tim Story and written by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows, is set for an August 6, 2025 premiere on Prime Video. Notably, it will be available in English, with dubbing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, offering a broad audience reach.

(With inputs from agencies.)