Renee Zellweger Joins The Cast Of ‘Only Murders In The Building’ For Season 5

March 27, 2025: Academy Award-winning actress Renee Zellweger is the latest addition to the star-studded cast of Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building for its fifth season. Zellweger joins returning stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Michael Cyril Creighton, who will continue to unravel the murder mysteries in the building.

The official social media handle of the show announced the exciting news, with Zellweger’s addition generating much anticipation from fans. The production for the new season, which will delve into the murder of Lester, began this week in New York, and the buzz around the show continues to grow as new cast members join the ensemble.

Zellweger’s inclusion adds another layer of intrigue to the already impressive cast, which will now also feature Christoph Waltz, Tea Leoni, and Keegan-Michael Key. The previous season, which was praised for its stellar performances, featured an all-star cast, including Meryl Streep, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, and Melissa McCarthy.

Only Murders in the Building recently won its first-ever SAG Award for Comedy Series Ensemble, and Martin Short also took home the award for Male Actor in a Comedy Series. The show’s blend of humor, mystery, and star talent has earned it a loyal following and critical acclaim.

Zellweger, known for her iconic performances in films like Cold Mountain and Judy, is no stranger to television, having made appearances in Netflix’s What/If and NBC’s The Thing About Pam. Fans are also eagerly awaiting her role in the upcoming Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth installment in the beloved Bridget Jones franchise.

In addition to her acting career, Zellweger is set to executive produce Raising Wild, an upcoming thriller series for Apple TV+ starring Cynthia Erivo, through her production company, Big Picture Co.

As production kicks off for the highly anticipated fifth season of Only Murders in the Building, Zellweger’s addition promises to bring even more excitement and intrigue to the already captivating series.