Christoph Waltz Maqs His Debut in "Only Murders in the Building" for Season 5
- Actor Christoph Waltz Appears in the Fifth Season
Get ready to feast your eyes on acclaimed actor Christoph Waltz (68) in Hulu's hit series "Only Murders in the Building"! As per the industry gossip magazine "Variety", this esteemed Austrian-German thespian will make a grand appearance in the upcoming fifth season, gracing the small screen in a recurring role.
Known for his exceptional performances in films such as "Inglourious Basterds" and "Django Unchained", Waltz will take his unparalleled talents alongside series mainstays Selena Gomez (32), Martin Short (74), and Steve Martin (79). More information about his intriguing character is shrouded in mystery, as the makers prefer to keep the new season storyline hush-hush.
All-Star Lineup Expands
Following in Waltz's footsteps, another talented performer, Keegan-Michael Key (53), has also been announced to join the ranks of this crime-comedy phenomenon. Fans were left cheering when Meryl Streep (75) reprised her role as Loretta, who tied the knot with Martin Short's character Oliver in the season 4 finale. Tea Leoni (59) is confirmed to reprise her role as Sofia Caccimelio, while rumors swirl about her potentially increased screen time in the new episodes.
"Only Murders in the Building" has always kept audiences on the edge of their seats with its prestigious guest stars. Previous seasons have featured the likes of Jane Lynch, Paul Rudd, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, and many more! To find out who'll make cameos in season 5, you'll just have to tune in and see!
Filming Has Commenced
The fourth season of "Only Murders in the Building" left viewers with a heart-pounding cliffhanger: the demise of the concierge, Lester, portrayed by Teddy Coluca. This event is rumored to kick off the events of the upcoming season revolving around our favorite podcast trio. Production of the next season began in March 2025, with episode 5 yet to receive an official release date. In Germany, the show bombshells on Disney+.
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[2] Klingeman, Daniel. "What We Know About the Season 5 Premiere of 'Only Murders in the Building.'" Decider, Feb. 2025, www.decider.com/2025/03/03/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5/.
[3] Schneider, Michael. "Here's What We Know So Far About 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 5." Looper, 4 Mar. 2025, www.looper.com/1034213/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-release-date-plot-cast-updates/.
- Christoph Waltz, an Oscar winner known for films like "Inglourious Basterds" and "Django Unchained", will be joining Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin in the cast for the fifth season of "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu.
- In addition to Christoph Waltz, Keegan-Michael Key has also been announced to join the cast for season 5, following the likes of previous guest stars such as Jane Lynch, Paul Rudd, and Eva Longoria.
- Filming for season 5 of "Only Murders in the Building" has commenced in March 2025, with Christoph Waltz's character shrouded in mystery and the show planned for release on Hulu.
