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Eva Longoria Directs R-Rated Comedy 'The Fifth Wheel' Starring Kim Kardashian

Eva Longoria has wrapped directing the Netflix comedy 'The Fifth Wheel,' which she describes as an unapologetically R-rated female comedy. The film stars Kim Kardashian in a lead role, with Longoria praising her friend's comedic talent. The production featured a rare majority-female team of writers, producers, cast, and director. The story follows a group of high school friends whose Vegas reunion is complicated by an outsider, played by Kardashian.

Key Points: Eva Longoria Directs Kim Kardashian in 'The Fifth Wheel'

  • Longoria directs her first R-rated female comedy
  • Film stars Kim Kardashian in a lead role
  • Features a predominantly female cast and crew
  • Story follows friends reconnecting in Vegas
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Eva Longoria reveals what she loved about directing 'The Fifth Wheel'

Eva Longoria directs the R-rated comedy 'The Fifth Wheel' starring Kim Kardashian, calling it a dream job and celebrating the female-led production.

"It's a big, unapologetically R-rated female comedy that feels modern and contemporary. - Eva Longoria"

Los Angeles, April 1

Hollywood actress Eva Longoria has made a vow that her upcoming film 'The Fifth Wheel' is "unapologetically R-rated".

The 51-year-old star is directing the upcoming comedy flick that stars her friend Kim Kardashian in the lead role and says that working on the Netflix picture was her "dream job", reports 'Female First UK'.

Eva told 'People' magazine, "It's so much fun. We just wrapped after three months of filming. We ended in Vegas. It was a dream job. First of all, it's a big, unapologetically R-rated female comedy that feels modern and contemporary".

The Fifth Wheel features Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song and Fortune Feimster as high school friends who "attempt to reconnect during a weekend jaunt to Vegas".

As per the synopsis, "When a hot outsider (Kardashian) crashes the weekend, they're forced to face their messy lives, bad decisions and unraveling friendships".

Eva described Kardashian as "the anchor of the movie", which also stars Jack Whitehall and Will Ferrell, as the reality star serves as a producer on the film.

The 'Desperate Housewives' star said, "Kim is the anchor of the movie. We just had a blast. Kim and I have been friends for 25 years, and when I got the job, she said, 'Oh, thank God Eva knows I'm funny'. And she is, she's so funny. I cannot wait for the world to see how great she is in this movie and hopefully spark more female comedies".

As per 'Female First UK', Longoria explained that the making of The Fifth Wheel was a joyful experience.

She recalled of her favourite moments on set, "Just sitting and kiki-ing with Kim and everyone. Nikki is so profound. She's incredibly insightful and wise beyond her years. I loved just sitting and talking with them. Fortune is just a light, such a joy to be around. Every day, we were laughing non-stop".

Eva said, "It was also really special because we had female writers, producers, cast and a female director. That's not common, and you could feel it. The set felt different because of it".

The actress recently revealed that she was always convinced that she would become successful and that the women in her life have played a major role in her achievements.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, not sure about Kim Kardashian as the "anchor" of a comedy movie. She's a great businesswoman, but acting? Hope Eva Longoria's direction brings out something special. The concept of reconnecting friends in Vegas sounds fun though.
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Ananya R
"Unapologetically R-rated female comedy" – yes please! Bollywood could learn a thing or two about making adult comedies that don't rely on cheap, sexist jokes. More power to women-led projects globally. Will definitely watch on Netflix.
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David E
The cast is stacked! Brenda Song, Fortune Feimster, Will Ferrell... and Jack Whitehall is usually hilarious. If the chemistry is as good as Eva says, this could be a solid weekend watch. The 'female writers, producers, cast' part is the real win.
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Karthik V
Good for Eva Longoria! Moving from acting to directing is a big step. It's inspiring to see her talk about the women in her life helping her succeed. We need more of that supportive energy in our film industries here too.
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Sarah B
The synopsis about facing "messy lives and bad decisions" with friends is so relatable! 😂 A girls' trip that goes sideways is a universal theme. Hope the comedy is smart and not just raunchy for the sake of it.

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