Eva Longoria has been opening up about her experience directing Kim Kardashian in the upcoming R-rated comedy The Fifth Wheel, and she has nothing but praise for the reality star’s transition to the big screen.
Having recently wrapped 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 trip is unexpectedly crashed by a captivating outsider, and according to the director, Kardashian’s performance is “so funny.”
While many know Kardashian for her television empire, Longoria insists that she is the “anchor of the movie” and believes her talent will surprise audiences.
The pair have been close friends for 25 years, a bond that made the collaboration even more special.
Longoria shared a lighthearted moment from when she first took the job, recalling that Kim told her: “Oh, thank God Eva knows I’m funny.”
The director is now eager for the rest of the world to see that side of her, hoping the performance might even spark a resurgence in modern female-led comedies.
The film features a stacked ensemble cast including Will Ferrell, Jack Whitehall, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, Fortune Feimster, Casey Wilson, and Scott MacArthur.
Longoria described the production as a “big, unapologetically R-rated female comedy” that feels thoroughly contemporary.
As the industry looks toward the release of The Fifth Wheel, the buzz surrounding Kardashian’s “anchor” performance suggests a new chapter in her acting career.
