Kim Kardashian and Will Ferrell were pictured filming their Netflix comedy movie The Fifth Wheel on Wednesday, March 4
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Kardashian sported a feather headpiece and bejeweled bodysuit for the scenes, while Ferrell was nearly unrecognizable in a long blonde wig and beard
The Fifth Wheel also stars the likes of Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song and Fortune Feimster
Kim Kardashianis in her leading lady era!
On Wednesday, March 4,The Kardashiansstar, 45, was pictured on the set of her upcoming Netflix comedy —The Fifth Wheel— alongside her costarWill Ferrell.
The SKIMS founder sported a bejweled bodysuit and feather headpiece as she transformed into a Las Vegas showgirl for her role in the movie, while Ferrell, 58, was nearly unrecognizable in a long blonde wig and beard.
The duo could be seen filming outside a venue and on a sidewalk, with Kardashian appearing to hand something to Ferrell.
A purple car featuring Ferrell's character with the name "Brad" printed across it was also nearby.
Kardashian teamed her red and black corseted bodysuit with long red gloves, a red and black glittery cape and a pair of sparkly black heels. Meanwhile, Ferrell's look consisted of black leather pants and a shirt with sheer sleeves and silver rings on each of his fingers.
According to the movie's official logline,The Fifth Wheelfollows a group of high school best friends as they "attempt to reconnect during a weekend jaunt to Vegas. When a hot outsider (played by Kim Kardashian) crashes the weekend, they're forced to face their messy lives, bad decisions, and unraveling friendships."
Kardashian and Ferrell are also producing the movie, which is being directed by Eva Longoria, while the likes of Nikki Glaser, Fortune Feimster, Brenda Song, Jack Whitehall, Casey Wilson and Scott MacArthur make up the cast. Back in January, Netflix shared a first look image at the film with a photo of Kardashian, Glaser, Feimster and Song all posing on the back of a truck.
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PEOPLEpreviously reportedthat Kardashian was starring in and producing the female-driven comedy in November 2023. According toVariety, the movie is being filmed in L.A.
The film marks Kardashian's first leading film role. Her move into feature film acting comes after she starred in Hulu's legal dramaAll's Fairas lawyerAllura Grant, and the most recent season of FX'sAmerican Horror Story, in which she played a publicist named Siobhan who works forEmma Roberts's actress character Anna Victoria Alcott.
Back in January, Kardashian admitted she was "overwhelmed" amid the harsh criticism of All's Fair, which also stars herAmerican Horror StorycostarSarah Paulson,Glenn Close,Niecy Nash-Betts,Naomi WattsandTeyana Taylor.
"I was like, overwhelmed," Kim told her sisterKhloé Kardashianduring an appearance on herKhloé in Wonder Landpodcast. "I'm a firm believer in addressing something head on and quickly. Whether it'snaming Kimonoand then changing it to SKIMS and acting quickly. I hear you."
"Sometimes I wish I did act more quickly," she added of addressing rumors or backlash. "Sometimes I'm like, 'Oh, I'm not gonna give it attention because I can't sit there all day and shut everything down. And then sometimes I get annoyed enough and I'm like .... Sometimes you just have to give a statement. It depends on my mood."
Kim made her onscreen acting debut in the 2008 spoof movieDisaster Movie. She has also appeared in films likeOcean's Eight,Deep in the Valleyand Tyler Perry's 2013 filmTemptation: Confession of a Marriage Counselor, in addition to a number of television and film appearances as herself.
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She also lent her voice to the character Delores in the two recent animatedPAW Patrolmovies, and in June last year,Varietyreported that the reality star would also be starring in a "Bratz" movie from Amazon MGM.
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