Crew Members Injured in Car and Truck Collision on Set of Eddie Murphy Film 'The Pickup'

Several crew members were injured, with two hospitalized, when a car and truck collided during the filming of Eddie Murphy's movie 'The Pickup' in Georgia on April 20, 2024. The accident occurred during a rehearsed scene being filmed by the film's second unit, and none of the stars, including Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer, were on set at the time.

According to an Amazon MGM Studios spokesperson, the incident happened when a truck "locked up" and hit a car during filming. The injuries ranged from bumps and bruises to broken bones, with one of the hospitalized crew members remaining hospitalized until April 23. The studio stated that all crew members are expected to fully recover.

The production company said that all safety precautions were reviewed and monitored prior to and during the shoot. They described the incident as a "completely freak accident" that did not involve any "complicated or dangerous" stunts. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union has begun an inquiry into the incident, but the production is not expected to be delayed.

'The Pickup' is directed by Tim Story and written by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows, but plot details are being kept under wraps. The film is described as a heist comedy and also stars Andrew Dice Clay, Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Jack Kesy, and Marshawn Lynch. Production on the film is set to continue through June at Shadowbox Studios in Atlanta.

Amazon MGM Studios stated, "The well-being of the entire crew and cast is our first priority, and we are still gathering facts on what happened and why. All safety precautions were reviewed prior to and monitored during the shoot." The studio emphasized that they will continue to ensure the highest industry safety standards during filming.

Key Takeaways

• Crew members injured in car-truck collision on set of Eddie Murphy film
• Incident occurred during rehearsed scene, no stars present at the time
• Injuries ranged from bumps to broken bones, all crew expected to recover
• Production company says all safety protocols were followed, incident was "freak accident"
• IATSE union investigating, but production on "The Pickup" not expected to be delayed