Pete Davidson Praises Eddie Murphy’s Talent and Understanding
Pete Davidson expressed admiration for his “Saturday Night Live” colleague and co-star in The Pickup, Eddie Murphy, calling him “infinitely more talented” and someone who truly understands his experiences, in an interview with People.
Shared Background and Personal Connection
Davidson highlighted the similarities between them, noting they were among the youngest cast members on SNL and shared personal losses early in life. He said,
“The thing that’s really cool about Eddie is we were both some of the youngest cast members ever. And we just have a lot of similarities in our personal lives too. Our fathers both passed when we were [young], … and it’s why we got into comedy.”
Mentorship and Mutual Understanding
Reflecting on his career and Murphy’s guidance, Davidson explained,
“I’ve been in this business a long time, … and it’s nice to get advice from people, but no one gets it more than him, just in an age timeline. I’m not by any means saying that I did the same things as him, because he was infinitely more talented and did way more s–t than I did, but it’s nice to just get advice from someone who literally gets what I’m going through. It was really special, and I’m very lucky that I got to have that opportunity.”
Working Together on The Pickup
Davidson described his experience working with Murphy on the 2025 heist comedy directed by Tim Story as “a blast.” He added,
“It’s one of those where, if ten-year-old Pete knew that this would happen, he’d be like, ‘Oh my God.’ It was one of those I couldn’t believe, and I still can’t believe it.”
The film represents a milestone for Davidson, teaming up with a comedy legend like Murphy.
Author’s Summary
Pete Davidson admires Eddie Murphy’s exceptional talent and shared life experiences, valuing his guidance and the opportunity to work together in The Pickup.