Keegan-Michael Key (The Super Mario Bros. Movie,Transformers One) joinsOnly Murders in the Buildingas the first new cast member in the upcoming season. Production forOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 5officially started earlier this week in New York City, with the show’s core cast, stars/executive producers Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez returning, along with Michael Cyril Creighton, who has been a series regular since season 3. Filming resumes just as the cast and Short won SAG Awards for their work in season 4.
Key has been tapped to play a recurring roleinOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 5, perDeadline. While details about storylines and his character are being kept under tight wraps, the new season is set to solve doorman Lester’s murder, following season 4’s cliffhanger ending. Key is the first big name to be announced for season 5, though the season 4 finale revealed Tea Leoni will have a pivotal role in the upcoming episodes.
What This Means For Only Murders In The Building Season 5’s Cast
Season 5 Features More Big Names
Only Murders in the Buildingseason 4had the show’s starriest cast so far, with the returns of Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, and Jane Lynch, and the additions of Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon, and many others. Key’s casting is a big sign thatthe show might be gearing up foranother star-studded seasonto continue the previous trend. With production underway, more news on the upcoming season’s lineup will be on the horizon.
Only Murders In The Building Season 4 Cast, Character & Cameo Guide
Only Murders in the Building season 4 returns with a change of scenery from New York to Los Angeles, bringing several new faces along with it.
The show’s co-creator, John Hoffman, previously teased that there will be “more big guest stars” in the season as well, with season 5 taking place in a “completely different world,” zooming into the unseen aspects of Lester’s life. Hoffman also promised that fans would find out more about it “sooner than later.” It seems that Key’s announcement is only the first to come, and with him having a recurring role rather than guest appearances,his character may bedirectly related to the central mystery.
Our Take On Key’s Casting In Only Murders In The Building
Keegan-Michael Key Belongs In OMITB’s World
There are so many possibilities for who Key could play inOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 5. He could be a new neighbor, or a fan of the titular podcast. It’s also not hard to imagine Key being the new doorman who replaces Lester, or a journalist sniffing around the building. The bottom line is thatthe actor seems tonaturally fit into that world.
The comedian’s addition is no doubt fantastic news forOnly Murders in the Buildingfans, and I, for one, can’t wait to find out how Key’s character will fit into season 5’s puzzle. There have been theories about Lester being involved in the underground crime world. If that turns out to be true,season 5’s cast might have a drastically different outlookthan season 4’s, making the new episodes only more enticing.
