The Fifth Wheel: Kim Kardashian Movie Set Photos, Cast, Plot, News, and More - Netflix Tudum

  • News

    The Fifth Wheel: Kim Kardashian Comedy Directed by Eva Longoria Starts Filming

    Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, and Brenda Song also lead the ensemble film.

    By Ariana Romero and Brookie McIlvaine
    Jan. 26, 2026

If you’ve always wanted to welcome Kim Kardashian (All’s Fair, The Kardashians) into your circle of friends, you’re in luck. The multihyphenate will lead and produce The Fifth Wheel, an upcoming ensemble comedy that follows one disastrous group trip to Las Vegas. Directed by Eva Longoria (Flamin’ Hot), the film is written by Paula Pell (Saturday Night Live, Sisters, Girls5eva) and Janine Brito (Mr. Mayor, Bless the Harts). Join in on the fun with photos shared from the set in Los Angeles, where the film has officially started production.

Four people pose happily together in front of a pickup truck in a desert setting with clear skies and sparse vegetation, all dressed in casual outfits, smiling and showing playful energy.
PHOTO BY GLEN WILSON

Meet the rest of the group chat embarking on this Sin City adventure: Nikki Glaser (Trainwreck), Fortune Feimster (Zootopia 2FUBAR), and Brenda Song (Running Point, The Last Showgirl) play longtime best friends whose lives are upended when Kardashian’s character enters the mix. Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise, Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with My Father), Casey Wilson (Gone Girl, Grace and Frankie), and Scott MacArthur (Running Point, The Righteous Gemstones) are also booked for the chaotic trip. 

Keep reading to learn even more about The Fifth Wheel’s itinerary, from what’s happening in Vegas to who is on the creative team.  

What is The Fifth Wheel about? 

A group of best friends 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.

Popular Now

  • News
    Charlize Theron Climbs to No. 1 with Apex in This Week’s Top 10
    April 28
    Person rock climbing on a steep, overhanging cliff with dramatic rock formations, reaching outward against a cloudy sky, outdoors in a rugged natural environment.

Who else is on the Fifth Wheel creative team? 

In addition to Kardashian, producers include Pell, Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, and Alex Brown for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Cris Abrego and Longoria’s Hyphenate Media Group also produce. Mary Bundy and David Hyman are executive producers.

Who’s in the cast of The Fifth Wheel?

Keep coming back to Tudum to learn who else is boarding The Fifth Wheel. And catch the new comedy coming soon, only on Netflix.

Hilarious Comedy Movies to Stream NowReady for a good laugh?

    Shop

    GO TO NETFLIX SHOP

    Discover More News

    • News
      Man on Fire Is Bringing the Heat to Netflix
      Get ready for the new A.J. Quinnell adaptation, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
      By Ariana Romero
      5:21 am
    • News
      Rousey vs. Carano headlines a blockbuster card featuring Diaz vs. Perry and Ngannou vs. Lins.
      By Christopher Hudspeth
      Yesterday 4:59 pm
    • News
      The fan-favorite fighters join a blockbuster fight card streaming live May 16.
      By Amanda Richards
      Yesterday 4:25 pm
    • News
      A horrible crash left behind two lost lives, one survivor, and many questions.
      By Tudum Staff
      Yesterday 2:00 pm
    • News
      Production on the romantic comedy has kicked off, and the buzzy cast has been announced.
      By Tara Bitran
      Yesterday 1:31 pm
    • News
      Watch the teaser for the upcoming series starring Park Eun-bin and Cha Eun-woo.
      By Natalie Morin
      Yesterday 12:00 am
    • News
      Roman Reigns will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Champion against Jacob Fatu.
      By Christopher Hudspeth
      April 29
    • News
      “This isn’t a rewind. It’s a reintroduction.”
      By Olivia Harrison
      April 29

    Discover More Comedy

    • Trailer
      Meet the star-crossed lovers at the heart of this buzzy summer rom-com. 
      By Alex Frank
      Yesterday 1:30 pm
    • What To Watch
      Swap chapters for episodes with these shows inspired by literary favorites.
      By Mary Sollosi
      Yesterday 1:00 pm
    • What To Watch
      Let’s pretend our day is done at 2:30 p.m. and it’s time for after-school TV.
      By Krutika Mallikarjuna
      Yesterday 7:00 am
    • What To Watch
      From speech bubbles to surround sound, these streams will really “draw” you in.
      By Ananda Dillon
      April 29
    • Soundtrack
      Music supervisor Manish Raval on crafting a  pop playlist for the comedy series.
      By Jenny Changnon
      April 29