Eddie Murphy and Eva Longoria are reuniting for another comedy adventure, this time in the upcoming film Attachment Parenting at Amazon MGM Studios.
Fresh off their collaboration in the 2025 action comedy The Pickup, the Academy Award nominee Murphy and Golden Globe nominee Longoria will once again portray a married couple. The project, which is in the early stages of development, promises a hilarious premise that blends family dynamics, high-stakes tension, and classic comedic chaos.
A Hilarious High-Stakes Premise
According to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter, Attachment Parenting is adapted from a short story by bestselling author Julianna Baggott. The story follows a psychologist couple—experts in child-rearing and family therapy—whose own parenting philosophy faces its greatest challenge yet. The duo is taken hostage at a hotel and forced to provide counseling to a crime boss and his wildly dysfunctional family.
This setup evokes the spirit of classic studio comedies, mixing forced proximity, absurd situations, and sharp wit as the couple applies their professional expertise under extreme pressure. With no writer or director attached yet, the project remains in development, building anticipation for how this quirky concept will unfold on screen.
Star Power Behind and in Front of the Camera
Murphy and Longoria aren’t just starring—they’re also producing through their respective banners. Joining them as producers are John Davis of Davis Entertainment (who previously collaborated with Murphy on Netflix’s 2025 documentary Being Eddie and the trio’s work on The Pickup), Charisse Hewitt-Webster for Eddie Murphy Productions, Jade Miranda, and Cris Abrego for Longoria’s Hyphenate banner.
This multi-hyphenate involvement underscores the stars’ commitment to the project and their influence in shaping its direction.
Eddie Murphy’s Ongoing Partnership with Amazon MGM Studios
For Murphy, Attachment Parenting continues his fruitful relationship with Amazon MGM Studios. The comedy legend has previously teamed with the studio on hits like Coming 2 America and Candy Cane Lane. He’s also set to reprise his beloved role as Donkey in the highly anticipated Shrek 5.
Murphy’s recent work, including The Pickup alongside Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer, and Longoria, has kept him in the spotlight for both live-action and comedic fare.
Eva Longoria’s Busy Slate
Longoria has been equally active. Following her role in The Pickup, she starred in Prime Video’s holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun. last December. Up next, she’ll appear as the Ghost of Christmas Past in the upcoming musical comedy Christmas Karma, starring Kunal Nayyar.
Her reteaming with Murphy highlights her versatility across comedy genres and her growing presence in major streaming projects.
Why Fans Are Excited
With its blend of hostage thriller elements and parenting satire, Attachment Parenting has the potential to deliver laugh-out-loud moments while showcasing the on-screen chemistry that made The Pickup a fun watch. As development progresses, fans of Murphy’s signature humor and Longoria’s charm will be watching closely for updates on casting, direction, and release details.
Stay tuned for more on this promising comedy—Attachment Parenting could be the next must-watch reunion on Amazon Prime Video.
