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Eva Longoria's R-Rated Comedy Fuels Kim K's Acting Debut
1 Apr
Summary
- Eva Longoria directs Kim Kardashian in an R-rated comedy.
- The film, 'The Fifth Wheel,' wraps after three months of filming.
- The movie features female writers, producers, cast, and director.
Eva Longoria has wrapped filming on her directorial project, 'The Fifth Wheel,' an "unapologetically R-rated" female comedy for Netflix. The film stars Longoria's longtime friend, Kim Kardashian, in the lead role, with filming concluding after a three-month period in Las Vegas.
The comedy follows high school friends played by Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster who reunite for a Vegas weekend. Their plans are disrupted when Kardashian's character joins, forcing them to confront messy lives and unraveling friendships. Longoria described Kardashian as the "anchor" of the movie and expressed excitement for audiences to see her comedic performance.
Longoria also emphasized the significance of the film's all-female creative team, including writers, producers, and cast. She noted that this dynamic created a distinctly positive and collaborative atmosphere on set. The director stated her hope that the film will encourage more female-led comedies.
