Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty (2); Rosalind O'Connor/NBC via Getty Pete Davidson says that he and Eddie Murphy became fast friends on the set ofThe Pickup. The comedian turns to both Murphy and fellowSNLalum Adam Sandler for advice. Davidson explains that Murphy and Sandler have both modeled how important it is to 'stay clean.' Pete Davidsonis getting by with a little help from his famous friends. TheSaturday Night Livealum tellsEntertainment Weeklyabout connecting withEddie Murphywhile shooting their new action-comedyThe Pickup. "We got along real fast, and we both have a lot in common," Davidson says, highlighting that they both lost their fathers before they were nine and both joinedSNLbefore they were 21. "We were always the young guy amongst a bunch of older dudes. We got along really, really, really well." Courtesy Amazon MGM Studios Davidson says that he was immediately struck by Murphy's star power. "You're very aware when Eddie Murphy's on set — even if you can't see him, you're like, 'I feel his presence,'" he explains, laughing. "He's one of the few stars left, you know? I would say it's him, Cruise, Costner — you know, it's all the older dudes. There's no real stars anymore." TheKing of Staten Islandstar says Murphy has become a mentor figure to him along the same lines as anotherSNLlegend, who he now considers a "pal,"Adam Sandler. "They say don't meet your heroes, but you could meet Adam and Eddie Murphy and you'll be happy," Davidson says. "I talk to Uncle Adam every week. He's just the best." Davidson elaborates on his constant communication with theHappy Gilmoreactor. "He calls, he gives me some advice, and we just love shooting the s---," he explains. "And he's a real fun, silly guy." TheBupkisstar says he can turn to both Sandler and Murphy for counsel. "Everything that I'm going through now, they went through," he explains. "So it's just really helpful to be able to talk to them. Anytime I can, I ask them for, you know, fatherly advice. Adam and Eddie have been killing for 30+ years. That's not normal, especially in comedy, to be at the top that long. And it's because they're great dudes, and they have a great regimen and a great team, and they're smart. So anything I could absorb from them, I do." For example, Davidson looks to Sandler when considering how to approach criticism. "I pick Adam's brain a lot, even for something like having a movie come out," he explains. "I'm like, 'What do you do when reviews come out?' And he's like, 'Don't. Don't read 'em. I haven't read a review in 25 years. Don't read 'em.'" Will Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Gett Murphy, on the other hand, tells Davidson that he's on the right track. "Eddie was just like, 'You keep doing what you're doing, you're doing all right,'" he says. "And like, you know, 'Stay clean.' You know, Eddie never really got into the party sphere, and neither did Adam. And that's, I think, why they're soon it. You know, I had my little phase, and just seeing how they are and how quick and sharp and loved andon it— they're always grounded and doing well." Davidson, who has beensober since last year, clarifies that his mentors didn't explicitly tell him to stay away from the party scene. Still, it is wisdom they've passed down nonetheless. "They didn't necessarily outright speak to me like, 'Hey, don't do this,' but you know, in talking to them, I'm like, 'Oh yeah, their eyes are on work and family,'" he reflects. "And I think that's really important when this is their job. And they love being dads. They love family, they love hanging with their friends. And they kind of explain to me how to separate those two. Like, this is a job, but what really matters is your pals and your family." Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Want more movie news? Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree newsletterto get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. Davidson has ideas for future collaborations with both Murphy and Sandler. For the former, he hopes to remake one of his favorite movies:The King of Comedy,Martin Scorsese's chilling satire starringRobert De Niroas an aspiring stand-up comedian andJerry Lewisas a disinterested talk show host. "I think it's Martin Scorsese's best movie and De Niro's best performance," Davidson says. "I don't know if it can be remade, but Eddie as Jerry Lewis and me as the De Niro character would be f---ing awesome." Davidson also says that he hopes to "pop in" during one of theBilly Madisonstar's upcoming standup shows, and says the two comedians have been seeking a project to work on together for a long time. "I'd love to do something serious with him," he says. "I think a father-son type thing would be cool. But we've just been trying to find the right thing." The Pickupis now streaming on Prime Video. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly
