Kim Kardashian may not be known for her comedic chops, but A-list actress and close friend Eva Longoria hopes that fans will see her shine in the upcoming film, “The Fifth Wheel,” which Longoria directed.
In a new interview with People, the “Desperate Housewives” star shared her honest thoughts on Kardashian’s acting skills and dove into her newest film, which stars Hollywood’s elite, including Nikki Glaser, Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster, and Brenda Song.
Eva Longoria Opens up About Kim Kardashian’s Performance in the Upcoming Movie ‘The Fifth Wheel’
Eva Longoria is excited for fans to see what she called her “big, unapologetically R-rated female comedy,” “The Fifth Wheel,” which stars a plethora of A-listers, including reality star Kim Kardashian.
In her exclusive interview with People, Longoria opened up about working alongside Kardashian, who stars as the movie’s lead and also serves as a producer.
“Kim is the anchor of the movie,” the actress said, adding, “We just had a blast. Kim and I have been friends for 25 years, and when I got the job, she said, ‘Oh, thank God Eva knows I’m funny.’”
She continued, “And she is — she’s so funny. I cannot wait for the world to see how great she is in this movie and hopefully spark more female comedies.”
According to People, fans first saw glimpses of Kardashian working on the set of her new film in March, when photos showed her dressed up like a Las Vegas showgirl, with a feather headpiece and all, while acting alongside a nearly unrecognizable Will Ferrell, who wore a long blonde wig.
Longoria Spills on the Fun Working Alongside Her Female-Led Cast
GettyA synopsis of the film from Netflix reads: “A group of best friends (Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, and Brenda Song) from high school attempt to reconnect during a weekend jaunt to Vegas. When a hot outsider (played by Kardashian) crashes the weekend, they’re forced to face their messy lives, bad decisions, and unraveling friendships.”
Longoria gushed to People about how fun it was to not only work alongside these incredible stars but with her friends.
“Just sitting and kiki-ing with Kim and everyone,” she began. “Nikki is so profound. She’s incredibly insightful and wise beyond her years. I loved just sitting and talking with them. Fortune is just a light — such a joy to be around. Every day, we were laughing nonstop.”
The director also touched on how “the set felt different” with not only an all-female-led cast but with a majority of women working behind the scenes. “It was also really special because we had female writers, producers, cast, and a female director,” she said, adding, “That’s not common, and you could feel it.”
“The Fifth Wheel” does not have a release date as of this writing.
