Meryl Streep Confirms Return to Only Murders in the Building Season 5

Meryl Streep has officially confirmed her return for Season 5 of the Hulu hit series Only Murders in the Building, reprising her role as Loretta Durkin. The announcement was made through a playful video posted by the show's official social media accounts, featuring Streep and Selena Gomez reenacting a famous scene from Streep's The Devil Wears Prada, where Gomez interrupts Streep's hesitant response to her question about returning. Loretta, who married Martin Short's character Oliver Putnam in Season 4, had left for a new acting opportunity, leaving fans uncertain about Streep's involvement in the next season. Showrunner John Hoffman expressed enthusiasm about continuing Streep’s storyline, emphasizing the importance of crafting a worthy role for her. Season 5 will also introduce new cast members including Téa Leoni, Logan Lerman, Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Keegan-Michael Key, and Beanie Feldstein, alongside returning stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Although Season 5 is expected to debut in 2025, an exact premiere date has not yet been announced.