Only Murders In The Building: Keegan-Michael Key now a part of Season 5 cast and here's what we know so far

Fans of Only Murders in the Building have never been short of reasons to rejoice, what with the show receiving awards, ovation, and regular new seasons since its debut in 2021. The fourth season concluded in 2024, and Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building is already under production. In an exciting update, Deadline reports that Keegan-Michael Key will join the cast of the upcoming season in a recurring role.

Besides its storyline and the three main characters played by Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin, one of the best things about Only Murders in the Building is the guest star cast with recurring roles on the show. Hollywood legend Meryl Streep has guest starred in the show, and there have been Kumail Nanjiani, Molly Shannon, and Ron Howard, too.

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Keegan-Michael Key will appear in Only Murders in the Building Season 5

As mentioned, Keegan-Michael Key has been confirmed as a star in Only Murders in the Building Season 5. Deadline has reported that Key, as a guest cast member, will have a recurring role, although the news is yet to be officially confirmed.

Season 4 ended on a cliffhanger, and the search for Lester’s killer will continue in Season 5. While the importance of Tea Leoni’s character was confirmed by the end of Season 4, Key happens to be the first guest cast member to be announced for the upcoming season, which indicates that he will have an important role.

Key has a number of credits to his name, and his comedy sketches with Jordan Peele, titled Key & Peele, is hugely popular. His other notable projects include Playing House, Parks and Recreation, Friends from College, and Fargo. He has also starred in movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, The Lion King, Wonka, Dear Santa, Toy Story 4, and Transformers One.

John Hoffman, the co-creator of Only Murders in the Building, had previously mentioned that this season will feature

"more big guest stars"

and it seems that Key's casting is just the beginning. That means viewers are in for a treat and more updates on guest stars or the ones returning from previous seasons will be announced gradually. Hoffman also mentioned that this season the fans wouild see a

"completely different world."

He added that there would also be more insight into the kind of life Lester lived.

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More about Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building follows Mabel Mora, Oliver Putman, and Charles-Haden Savage, three very different people who bond over their shared love for true-crime shows. The trio gradually gets sucked into a murder that is committed in their upscale residence, Arconia, and their journey begins as crime solvers.

With each season, new characters are introduced, and more murders are committed, with relationships being tested and formed. A brilliant cast and a tight storyline has helped the show keep the audience hooked over four seasons. With Season 5 now on the way, the anticipation is high among fans.

Only Murders in the Building can be streamed on Hulu.

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