Netflix has unveiled first-look images from its upcoming comedy, The Fifth Wheel, directed by Eva Longoria (‘Desperate Housewives’). The photos show Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster laughing together by a pickup truck.
Netflix promoted the project in a post on X: “Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster are set to star in THE FIFTH WHEEL. Directed by Eva Longoria. A group of best friends reconnect on a weekend in Vegas when a hot outsider (played by Kim Kardashian) crashes the party — forcing them to face their messy lives and unraveling friendships. Written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito.”
The story centers on a group of high school friends reuniting for a weekend in Las Vegas. Their plans take an unexpected turn when a “hot outsider” (Kardashian) arrives, forcing the group to confront their complicated lives, poor choices, and strained relationships. The cast includes Jack Whitehall, Casey Wilson, and Scott MacArthur.
The Fifth Wheel marks Longoria’s second feature film as a director and her first collaboration with Netflix. She previously directed Flamin’ Hot (2023) for Hulu and Disney+.
For Kardashian, The Fifth Wheel is her first leading role in a feature film; she previously appeared in Hulu’s legal drama All’s Fair and American Horror Story Season 12. Song was recently seen opposite Kate Hudson in the Netflix sports comedy Running Point, and co-starred in The Last Showgirl opposite Pamela Anderson. Glaser has recently gained attention after her memorable performance in the Tom Brady roast special on Netflix, and as host of the Golden Globes. She is also developing a new comedy project at Universal where she would star, with Judd Apatow producing. Feimster starred in Netflix’s action comedy Fubar with Arnold Schwarzenegger and lent her voice to Zootopia 2.
No official release date for The Fifth Wheel has been announced yet.
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