The Fifth Wheel (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Eva Longoria |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Fifth Wheel is an upcoming American comedy film, produced by and starring Kim Kardashian. It is set to be directed by Eva Longoria and written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito with Pell also producing. The film will be released on Netflix.
Cast
- Kim Kardashian
- Nikki Glaser
- Brenda Song
- Fortune Feimster
- Jack Whitehall
- Casey Wilson
- Scott MacArthur
- Will Ferrell as Brad La Cadabra, a magician
Production
In November 2023, Deadline Hollywood reported there was a competitive market for a Kim Kardashian and Paula Pell produced comedy film written by Pell and Janine Brito, and starring Kardashian alongside a female ensemble cast.[1] On November 26, 2023, after multiple bids from five studios, Netflix won the bid, and was confirmed to be moving forward with the film.[2][3][4]
In May 2025, Eva Longoria signed on to direct the film with Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, and Cris Abrego joining to produce.[5]
In December 2025, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song and Fortune Feimster joined the cast.[6] In January 2026, Jack Whitehall, Casey Wilson and Scott MacArthur joined the cast with filming underway in Los Angeles, California.[7] Set photos in early March 2026 revealed that Ferrell would also be a part of the cast.[8]
References
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 19, 2023). "Kim Kardashian Driving Weekend's Hot Movie Package: She'll Star In & Produce Comedy 'The 5th Wheel', Paula Pell Co-Writing Script — The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 26, 2023). "Kim Kardashian-Paula Pell-Janine Brito Comedy Package 'The Fifth Wheel' Sells To Netflix Following Competitive Pre-Thanksgiving Auction". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (November 26, 2023). "Kim Kardashian Comedy 'The Fifth Wheel' Lands at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (November 26, 2023). "Kim Kardashian Comedy 'The Fifth Wheel' Lands at Netflix After Bidding War". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 19, 2025). "Kim Kardashian-Paula Pell Netflix Comedy The Fifth Wheel Taps Eva Longoria To Direct; Gloria Sanchez to Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 9, 2025). "Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song and Fortune Feimster Join Kim Kardashian In Netflix Comedy 'The Fifth Wheel'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ The Fifth Wheel’ First Look: Kim Kardashian and Nikki Glaser Star in Eva Longoria-Directed Netflix Comedy Filming in L.A
- ^ Kim Kardashian Transforms into a Vegas Showgirl on Set of New Movie Alongside a Nearly Unrecognizable Will Ferrell