How will “Saturday Night Live” alum Pete Davidson fare in his first non-comedic performance? However, its major selling point might be that it comes from James DeMonaco, the filmmaker behind the commercially successful “The Purge” franchise.

In an interview with ExtraTV at the world premiere of his new film “The Pickup,” the 31-year-old actor was asked if he received any advice from co-star Eddie Murphy, who is a father and grandfather. Not only did Davidson say yes, but he also described Murphy’s advice as the “best” he has received.

"Obviously, I read the script and was just like, 'That won't be my eye. This is the movies. It'll be a CGI eye,' " the actor recalled thinking

Pete Davidson takes a rare serious role in the horror movie "The Home," in which he encounters some elders with dark secrets.

Pete Davidson just explained the reason for the big shark tattoo he once had on his chest — and it's not because he's such a big fan of 'Jaws.'

Pete Davidson is detailing his experience on indie film sets…and he’s not totally a fan. The “SNL” alum said during “Hot Ones” in the below video that “there’s not anything glamorous” about starring in independent films.

As a young teen, Davidson — now 31 and expecting his first child — worked as a busboy at a local Italian restaurant DeMonaco frequented. They stayed friends over the years, and when DeMonaco needed a lead for his horror film, he knew Davidson would be right for the role.

Yes, that is Pete Davidson's actual eye on the poster for the new horror movie 'The Home.' And yes, he almost did 'real damage' to it while shooting it: 'What the hell just happened?'

Pete Davidson leads a new horror film from the director of The Purge franchise. His latest film, The Home, follows a wayward man taking a new job.

Pete Davidson, Keke Palmer and Eddie Murphy were in attendance at the red carpet premiere for Amazon MGM Studios' 'The Pickup.'