Keke Palmer Describes Comfortable Intimate Scenes With Pete Davidson in Amazon's The Pickup

Keke Palmer stars alongside Pete Davidson and Eddie Murphy in the new Prime Video action-comedy The Pickup, where she praised the natural chemistry she shares with Davidson, describing him as sweet and well-liked, which helped make their intimate scenes comfortable early in filming. Both Palmer and Davidson began their careers as child performers—he as a standup comedian at 12 and she as an actor at nine—and now, in their thirties, they consider working with Eddie Murphy a dream come true. Palmer noted that despite the awkwardness of filming steamy scenes, their easy rapport and mutual excitement about collaborating with Murphy made the experience enjoyable. The Pickup features Palmer as a savvy bank robber facing off against two armored truck drivers played by Davidson and Murphy, blending action, comedy, and romance. Palmer also highlighted how their previous collaboration on the audiobook Hit Job revealed their strong on-screen connection. Overall, the project represents a significant career milestone for both Palmer and Davidson.