Get ready for a hilarious ride as Eddie Murphy and Eva Longoria reunite on screen, this time in a comedy that’s bound to spark conversations about modern parenting. But here’s where it gets intriguing: their new project, Attachment Parenting, isn’t just another laugh-out-loud flick—it’s a high-stakes story about a psychologist couple whose parenting philosophy is pushed to the brink when they’re held hostage by a crime boss’s dysfunctional family. Sounds like a recipe for chaos, right? And this is the part most people miss: the film, based on a short story by the versatile Julianna Baggott, is already generating buzz at Amazon MGM, even though it’s still in its early stages without a writer or director attached.
This isn’t just a reunion for Murphy and Longoria, who previously teamed up in Amazon’s The Pickup—it’s also a collaboration with veteran producer John Davis, whose recent feel-good drama Song Sung Blue is making waves in the awards circuit. But here’s the controversial twist: while the project promises a nostalgic nod to classic studio comedies, it also dives into the often-debated world of attachment parenting. Will it celebrate the approach or poke fun at its extremes? That’s the million-dollar question.
Behind the scenes, the production powerhouse includes Murphy’s own Eddie Murphy Productions, Longoria’s Hyphenate Media, and Davis Entertainment. Baggott, a bestselling author with over 20 books under her belt (and two pen names), is no stranger to Hollywood, with projects like Backwards (Netflix) and The Hider (Universal) already in development. And this is where it gets even more fascinating: Baggott’s ability to juggle genres—from poetry to essays to Hollywood scripts—raises the question: Can a single creator truly master both literary and cinematic storytelling?
For Murphy, Attachment Parenting marks another step in his growing partnership with Amazon, following hits like The Pickup and Candy Cane Lane. Longoria, who played his wife in The Pickup, is also no stranger to Amazon’s spotlight, having starred in the star-studded Christmas film Oh. What. Fun. Meanwhile, Davis continues to flex his producing muscles, from Murphy’s documentary Being Eddie to the upcoming Predator sequels.
As the project takes shape, one thing’s for sure: it’s bound to blend humor with heart, all while tackling a parenting style that’s as divisive as it is devoted. But here’s the real question: Will Attachment Parenting leave audiences laughing—or debating its take on family dynamics? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
