Eva Longoria opened up about her experience directing Kim Kardashian in the upcoming R-rated comedy. The fifth wheeland she has nothing but praise for the reality star’s transition to the big screen.
Having recently completed three months of filming in Las Vegas, Longoria described the project as a “dream job” and highlighted Kardashian’s natural comedic timing.
The film, written by Janine Brito and Paula Pell, follows a group of friends whose journey is unexpectedly interrupted by a captivating stranger, and according to the director, Kardashian’s performance is “so funny.”
While many know Kardashian for her TV empire, Longoria insists she is the “showrunner” and believes her talent will surprise audiences.
The two have been close friends for 25 years, a bond that made the collaboration even more special.
Longoria shared a moment of levity from the moment she accepted the job, recalling Kim telling her, “Oh, thank God Eva knows I’m funny.”
The director is now eager for the rest of the world to see this side of her, hoping the performance might even spark a resurgence in modern female-led comedies.
The film features a cast including Will Ferrell, Jack Whitehall, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, Fortune Feimster, Casey Wilson and Scott MacArthur.
Longoria described the production as a “big, unapologetic R-rated female comedy” that feels thoroughly contemporary.
As the industry looks towards the release of The fifth wheelThe buzz around Kardashian’s performance suggests a new chapter in her acting career.
