Jermaine Fowler Joins Season 5 Cast of “Only Murders In The Building”

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Jermaine Fowler has been tapped for a recurring role in the upcoming fifth season of Hulu’s hit comedy series “Only Murders in the Building”. Fowler’s addition to the cast continues the show’s tradition of bringing in big-name talent for each new season. He joins a star-studded list of new cast members, including Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz, Téa Leoni, Keegan-Michael Key, and Logan Lerman. While the details of Fowler’s character are being kept under wraps, fans can expect another layer of mystery and intrigue as the show delves into solving Lester’s murder.

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“Only Murders in the Building” Background

The beloved series, created by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and John Hoffman, will see regulars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short return as stars and executive producers. Michael Cyril Creighton also returns as a series regular. Production on the highly anticipated new season is already underway in New York.

Season 4 of “Only Murders in the Building” featured an incredible ensemble cast, including Meryl Streep, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Richard Kind, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Molly Shannon. The show’s ability to attract such a high-caliber cast was further recognized at the SAG Awards, where “Only Murders in the Building” won its first Comedy Series Ensemble award. This win was shared by Martin, Short, Gomez, Creighton, Levy, Galifianakis, Longoria, Kind, Nanjiani, and Shannon. Additionally, Martin Short took home the award for Male Actor in a Comedy Series.

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“Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 ended with a major cliffhanger that left fans on the edge of their seats. The season finale ended with the murder of Lester, a central figure in the building. With multiple layers of deception, hidden motives, and unexpected turns, the cliffhanger set the stage for an intense and suspense-filled fifth season. As the mystery deepens, viewers are left wondering who can be trusted and what secrets will be uncovered in the search for justice.

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Jermaine Fowler’s Past Role and Success

Fowler, known for his role in Superior Donuts, was last seen in Prime Video’s “Ricky Stanicky” and FX’s “A Murder at the End of the World”. He also stars in the upcoming Paramount+ comedy “Crutch”, alongside Tracy Morgan, and the indie horror-thriller “Night Patrol”.

As production for the new season continues, fans eagerly await the latest twists, laughs, and mystery that Only Murders in the Building is known for, with Jermaine Fowler now set to add his unique flair to the mix. Deadline first reported the news.

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