Eva Longoria leaned on a trusted buddy whereas assembling the forged of Netflix’s “The Fifth Wheel” … tapping Brooks Nader for a job within the Netflix comedy.
Manufacturing sources inform TMZ … it was Eva who personally requested Brooks to be a part of the female-driven movie. The 2 have been associates for a couple of years, and Eva believed Brooks could be a powerful match for the venture.
We’re advised there have been no shortcuts, and Brooks nonetheless got here in and browse for the position like every other actress. She auditioned, impressed, and landed the half.
We obtained images of Brooks on set in Pasadena Wednesday, deep in filming. Our manufacturing sources say she’s not simply popping in for a cameo … she’s taking part in a meaty position with a number of talking scenes.
We’re advised Brooks, Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser and Brenda Track are filming within the L.A. suburb all week.
The movie follows a gaggle of highschool associates trying to reconnect on a Vegas getaway till a scorching outsider — performed by Kim — crashes the journey and sends their messy lives and strained friendships spiraling.
Kim and Brooks are pleasant and share loads of mutual associates, and just lately frolicked at Kate Hudson‘s New Yr’s Eve social gathering in Aspen.
We’re advised Brooks is leaning arduous into performing and scripted initiatives these days, so do not be stunned to see her popping up on extra units quickly.