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Kim Kardashian Leads 'The Fifth Wheel' as Netflix Comedy Begins Filming

Production has officially begun on the Netflix comedy film 'The Fifth Wheel,' starring Kim Kardashian in her first leading film role. The movie is directed by Eva Longoria and features a cast including Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, and Brenda Song. The plot centers on a group of high school friends whose Vegas reunion is disrupted by an outsider, played by Kardashian. A release date for the film has not yet been announced.

Key Points: Kim Kardashian's 'The Fifth Wheel' Starts Production on Netflix

  • Kim Kardashian's first leading film role
  • Directed by Eva Longoria
  • Female-driven comedy on Netflix
  • Story follows friends' Vegas reunion
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Kim Kardashian starrer 'The Fifth Wheel' goes into production

Netflix's new comedy 'The Fifth Wheel,' starring Kim Kardashian and directed by Eva Longoria, begins filming. Get first-look details.

"The Fifth Wheel, starring Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, Brenda Song, and directed by Eva Longoria, is now in production. - Netflix"

Washington DC, January 27

The makers of the Kim Kardashian starrer 'The Fifth Wheel' has started the production of this female-driven film. The film is being directed by Eva Longoria.

Streaming giant Netflix has released first-look images from the set of 'The Fifth Wheel,' which also stars Nikki Glaser in the lead role.

Taking to her Instagram handle, Netflix shared behind-the-scenes photos from the film's shoot.

"The Fifth Wheel, starring Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, Brenda Song, and directed by Eva Longoria, is now in production," wrote Netflix while sharing the photos.

Written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito, the film is set to follow a group of high school best friends as they "attempt to reconnect during a weekend haunt to Vegas, but when a hot outsider (the titular fifth wheel, played by Kardashian, of course) crashes their weekend, they're forced to face their messy lives, bad decisions and unraveling friendships," reported Variety.

'The Fifth Wheel' is Longoria's second time directing a feature film. The 'Desperate Housewives' star previously directed "Flamin' Hot" back in 2023, chronicling the creation of Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

The comedy is Kardashian's latest foray into acting; the reality star previously led as Allura Grant in Hulu's legal drama 'All's Fair' and as prominent publicist Siobhan Corbyn alongside Emma Roberts in Season 12 of 'American Horror Story.'

'The Fifth Wheel' marks Kardashian's first leading film role and first collaboration with Netflix.

The film is produced by Pell, Kardashian, Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell and Alex Brown for Gloria Sanchez, and Cris Abrego and Longoria's Hyphenate Media Group. Mary Bundy and David Hyman serve as executive producers, reported Variety.

A release date has yet to be announced.

- ANI

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Aman W
Kim Kardashian in a lead role? I'll believe it when I see it. Her acting in AHS was... a choice. But Eva Longoria directing is interesting. Flamin' Hot was surprisingly good!
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Rohit P
The plot sounds like every other girls' trip comedy. But hey, sometimes you just need some mindless entertainment. Hope it has good jokes at least! 🍿
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Sarah B
As an NRI, I find it fascinating how Kim K keeps reinventing herself. From reality TV to law student to actress. The hustle is real. Curious to see how this turns out.
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Karthik V
Good to see more female-driven projects getting made. The director and writer team seems solid. The success will depend on the script. Fingers crossed it's not just another cringe fest.
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Nisha Z
Honestly, I'll probably watch it just for the Vegas setting and the fashion! Kim's outfits are always a topic of discussion. Hope the movie has some substance too.

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