Only Murders in the Building Secures Meryl Streep for Season 5, Continuing its Star-Studded Success

Star Power Continues to Drive Hit Series

Meryl Streep has officially confirmed her return to ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5, with the announcement coming through a creative social media video that featured Streep and Selena Gomez recreating an iconic moment from ‘The Devil Wears Prada’.

The comedy series, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, continues to dominate television, having earned an impressive 49 Emmy nominations to date, with 21 nominations for its third season alone.

Recent Success and Developments

The show’s success has been further cemented by recent accolades, including Selena Gomez’s first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series in July 2024, and the cast’s collective win at the SAG Awards for Ensemble in a Comedy Series in February 2025.

In the series, Streep portrays Loretta Durkin, an aspiring actress who has become integral to the story, particularly through her romantic connection with Martin Short’s character Oliver Putnam, culminating in their marriage at the end of Season 4.

Evolution of the Series

The show’s fourth season, which premiered on August 27, 2024, took an ambitious turn by moving the action to Hollywood for a potential movie adaptation of the trio’s true-crime podcast. The season’s plot was driven by the mysterious disappearance of Charles’s body double, Sazz.

At its core, ‘Only Murders in the Building’ continues to excel as a study in urban loneliness and isolation, giving emotional substance to what’s often a wacky farce. The show has successfully expanded beyond its original setting while maintaining its distinctive charm.

Looking Ahead

Fans can look forward to the next chapter when the show returns on Tuesday, September 9, on Hulu. The season will begin with a three-episode premiere, followed by weekly episode releases.