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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa000.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412","crawl_time":1775326802,"first_indexed_time":1757510110,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,people!\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412 s443","src_root_hash":"8987252745502061200","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Meet the New ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 Cast Members","meta_descriptions":["Season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building' stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short, along with newcomers Renée Zellweger, Bobby Cannavale, Logan Lerman and Christoph Waltz, among others. Here's everything to know about the new characters in 'Only Murders in the Building' season 5."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"NEED TO KNOW\nA new cast of characters is joining the true crime solvers at the Arconia for season 5 of\nOnly Murders in the Building\nSelena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short's characters reunite to solve another murder in their building\nTheir investigation gets more complicated when several new faces become involved\nA new season of\nOnly Murders in the Building\nmeans a new cast of characters!\nThe comedic Hulu murder-mystery series follows neighbors Charles (\nSteve Martin\n), Oliver (\nMartin Short\n) and Mabel (\nSelena Gomez\n), who bond over their love for true crime and launch a podcast detailing all the murder investigations in their ritzy New York City building.\nOver the last four seasons, the hit show has highlighted a different murder victim and pool of suspects each season, and the fifth installment is no different. After the building's beloved doorman, Lester (\nTeddy Coluca\n), is found dead in the courtyard's fountain, the group comes together once again to get to the bottom of the mystery.\n\"Our beloved doorman has a hold of a large amount of tenants in our buildings’ secrets, and many other things about his life were interesting for me to sort of explore,\" the show's\nco-creator John Hoffman\ntold \nDecider\n in October 2024. \"We really are dipping our toe into a New York City in season 5 that feels particularly ripped from the headlines in certain ways that we’ve not done before.\"\nSeason 5 will feature returning characters Loretta (\nMeryl Streep\n), Detective Williams (\nDa'Vine Joy Randolph\n), Teddy Dimas (\nNathan Lane\n), Vince Fish (\nRichard Kind\n), Howard (\nMichael Cyril Creighton\n) and Sofia Caccimelio (\nTéa Leoni\n).\nThe season, which premiered its\nfirst three episodes\non Sept. 9, will also feature newcomers\nBobby Cannavale\n, \nRenée Zellweger\n, \nLogan Lerman\n, \nChristoph Waltz\n, \nKeegan-Michael Key\n, \nBeanie Feldstein\n, \nDianne Wiest\n and \nJermaine Fowler\n.\nHere's everything to know about the new characters in\nOnly Murders in the Building\nseason 5.\n01\nof 08\nRenée Zellweger as Camila White\nRenée Zellweger acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\nZellweger\nis making her debut in\nOnly Murders in the Building\n!\nThe actress plays Camila White, a Manhattan billionaire who became one of the three wealthiest people in the world from her work in the N.Y.C. hospitality scene. She mysteriously ends up with the group of true crime solvers at the\nArconia\nafter doorman Lester is found dead.\n\"The easiest way to win is to make your opponent think they’re playing a different game entirely,\" she says in the\ntrailer\n.\nZellweger has had a decades-long acting career and is most known for her roles in\nBridget Jones's Diary\n,\nNurse Betty\nand\nChicago\n, among many others. She has won\nAcademy Awards\nfor her roles in\nCold Mountain\nand\nJudy\n.\n02\nof 08\nChristoph Waltz as Bash Steed\nChristoph Waltz acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\nWaltz plays Bash Steed, another mysterious billionaire who suddenly finds himself interested in the podcasters. Bash is an internet and technology mogul who became one of the wealthiest people in the world from his tech empire.\nBash's presence, along with the two other new billionaire characters, immediately raises red flags for the group of true crime solvers, as Mabel says in the trailer, \"Something's not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene.\"\nWaltz is a renowned actor who has won Academy Awards for his work in\nInglourious Basterds\nand\nDjango Unchained\n. He's also had notable roles in\nCarnage, The French Dispatch,\nSpectre\nand\nNo Time to Die\n.\n03\nof 08\nLogan Lerman as Jay Pflug\nSelena Gomez and Logan Lerman acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\nLerman\n's character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires. Unlike the other two, Jay is on the younger end of the spectrum and became a billionaire as the heir to a pharmaceutical monopoly.\nAlong with Camila and Bash, Jay meets with Mabel, Charles and Oliver to discuss the death of Lester.\n\"This is the new mob of New York! These people could be killers,\" Oliver proclaims in the trailer.\nAhead of the season 5 premiere, Lerman told PEOPLE that the set was \"\neven more fun\n\" than he could've imagined and that it was \"a really good\" cast to be a part of.\n\"It's an oddly fun set to be on,\" he said in July 2025. \"It's so great. That's a really fun show to work on. I had a really good time.\"\nLerman has starred in several movies — including\nThe Perks of Being a Wallflower\n,\nthe\nPercy Jackson\nfranchise,\nThe Butterfly Effect, The Three Musketeers\nand\nOh, Hi!\n.\n04\nof 08\nKeegan-Michael Key as Mayor Tillman\nKeegan-Michael Key and Steve Martin acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\nKey\nplays N.Y.C. Mayor Tillman, who also takes an interest in Lester's sudden death. While he isn't in the billionaire's club, Mayor Tillman still seems to be a little suspicious as he faces corruption accusations amid a re-election campaign.\nPrior to the season 5 premiere, Key told PEOPLE that he \"\nhad the time of his life\n\" filming the series.\n“It’s a lovely thing in our business when you can walk onto a set where everything is run really smoothly, and everybody is warm and welcoming,” he said in September 2025. “It was a wonderful project to work on.”\nKey went on to call working with Martin and Short \"an absolute delight\" because of how \"lovely\" they both are.\n“Working with Steve Martin and Martin Short is an absolute delight,” he said. “Not just from being overwhelmed by nostalgia or how big of a fan I am of both of them—they’re also just lovely men. They're both very unique in their own way.”\nKey has had no shortage of experience working on comedy sets, as he co-created and costarred in the hit sketch series\nKey & Peele\n, for which he won an\nEmmy Award\n. He's also acted in the television shows\nPlaying House, Friends from College\nand\nReboot;\nand the films\nHorrible Bosses 2\n,\nPitch Perfect 2\n, The Lion King\nand\nWonka\n.\n05\nof 08\nJermaine Fowler as Randall\nJermaine Fowler acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\nFowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.\nAlthough Randall initially seems hesitant to fill Lester's shoes, he gets more comfortable after the former doorman's widow gives him her late husband's ledger filled with information about each resident.\nFowler broke into the comedy scene with the shows\nGuy Code\nand\nFriends of the People\nbefore he scored his own special,\nGive 'Em Hell, Kid.\nHe has gone on to act in\nComing 2 America\n, Superior Donuts\nand\nCrashing\n.\n06\nof 08\nBeanie Feldstein as Althea\nBeanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building.\nHulu \nFeldstein\nplays Althea, Mabel's former childhood friend, who comes back into her life when she moves into the penthouse in the Arconia. However, things have changed since their childhood, as Althea is now a pop star who goes by \"Thé” —pronounced “Tea.\"\nMabel isn't thrilled when she discovers that Althea is moving into her building, as they previously had a falling out. Now, the podcaster struggles with her former friend's fame and success, while Althea seems to enjoy boasting about her status.\nAfter Feldstein's casting was announced in April 2025, she posted the news on her\nInstagram\nand wrote, \"!!! BEYOND EXCITED TO HEAD TO THE ARCONIA !!!\"\nFeldstein appeared in a myriad of movies — including\nNeighbors 2\n, Lady Bird\nand\nFan Girl\n— before she had her breakout role in\nBooksmart\n, for which she earned a\nGolden Globe\nnomination. She went on to star in the Broadway revival of\nFunny Girl\nand later portrayed\nMonica Lewinsky\nin the show\nAmerican Crime Story: Impeachment\n.\n07\nof 08\nBobby Cannavale as Nicky Caccimelio\nBobby Cannavale and Teddy Coluca acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\nCannavale\nplays Nicky Caccimelio, also known as the \"Dry-Cleaning King of Brooklyn.\" He initially comes off as a cold-hearted mobster who becomes a suspect in Lester's death after he's seen getting into a confrontation with the doorman about an underground casino on the night of his death.\nHowever, his possible involvement becomes more confusing when his wife, Sofia, asks for the podcasters' help after Nicky goes missing. The group later visits Sofia at her and Nicky's home to learn more about their relationship and their ties to the mob.\nCannavale has acted in comedy and drama series alike over the years, including\nThird Watch,\nNurse Jackie\n,\nBlue Bloods\n, Mr. Robot, Homecoming,\nNine Perfect Strangers\n,\nMaster of None\nand\nThe Watcher\n.\nHe received Emmy Awards for his roles in\nWill & Grace\nand\nBoardwalk Empire\n. Cannavale has also acted in the films\nThe Station Agent\n,\nI, Tonya\n,\nThe Irishman\n, Annie\nand\nThe Other Guys.\n08\nof 08\nDianne Wiest as Lorraine\nDianne Wiest acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\nWiest\nrounds out the group of new characters as she plays Lester's grieving widow, Lorraine.\nAlthough Lester had previously spoken about his wife, she never physically appeared on the series until after his death. Lorraine was previously a professional singer who met her beloved husband outside the Arconia while she was singing there.\n“When I look at this cast this season, in Season 5, Dianne Wiest is just a personal favorite of mine forever,\" Hoffman gushed to\nParade\nin September 2025. \"And I couldn’t believe when I was talking to her on a Zoom about doing it. And then she just fulfilled in the greatest ways.\"\nWiest is an accomplished actress who has won several awards for her work — including two Academy Awards for\nHannah and Her Sisters\nand\nBullets Over Broadway\n, a Golden Globe Award for\nBullets Over Broadway\nand two Emmy Awards for\nRoad to Avonlea\nand\nIn Treatment.\nShe's also acted in\nFootloose\n, The Lost Boys,\nEdward Scissorhands\n,\nI Care a Lot\nand\nLife in Pieces.","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412#main)\n\n[PEOPLE](https:\/\/people.com\/)\n\n- Please fill out this field.\n- [Log In](https:\/\/people.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=26075&relativeRedirectUrl=%2Fonly-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412)\n- My Account\n  - [Log Out](https:\/\/people.com\/authentication\/logout?relativeRedirectUrl=%2Fonly-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412)\n- Magazine\n  - [Subscribe](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412)\n  - 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Save your favorites on MyRecipes for free.](https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=o9cfsq&isMyrecipes=true)\n\n# Meet the New *Only Murders in the Building* Season 5 Cast Members (Including Renée Zellweger as an Eccentric Billionaire!)\nSeason 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building' introduces several new characters played by award-winning actors\n\nBy\n\n[Caroline Blair](https:\/\/people.com\/caroline-blair-11719023)\n\n![caroline vlair - people staff portraits]()\n\n![caroline vlair - people staff portraits](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/dXRWJwITTO04LhCpsoeBYw5ShAs=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/caroline-blair-6ce84350e12649eab99de3a7d6dcd870.jpg)\n\n[Caroline Blair](https:\/\/people.com\/caroline-blair-11719023)\n\nCaroline Blair is a writer for PEOPLE. She has been writing about celebrities, entertainment, reality TV stars and news for five years.\n\n[People Editorial Guidelines](https:\/\/people.com\/editorial-policy-page-5499057)\n\nPublished on September 10, 2025 08:00AM EDT\n\n[Leave a Comment](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412#comments)\n\n![Renee Zellweger Keegan-Michael Key Christoph Waltz](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/cL0ykNhvzUUNR5Iz75yf_ehCEKI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(730x480:732x482\\)\/Renee-Zellweger-Keegan-Michael-Key-Christoph-Waltz-090925-tout-38ba016885ef4e599283483bd668d212.jpg)\n\n![Renee Zellweger Keegan-Michael Key Christoph Waltz](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/cL0ykNhvzUUNR5Iz75yf_ehCEKI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(730x480:732x482\\)\/Renee-Zellweger-Keegan-Michael-Key-Christoph-Waltz-090925-tout-38ba016885ef4e599283483bd668d212.jpg)\n\nRenée Zellweger at the 2025 NBCU Emmy Luncheon; Keegan-Michael Key attends the opening night of \"Othello\" in 2025; Christoph Waltz attends the premiere of \"Frankenstein\" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.\n\nCredit :\n\nMichael Buckner\/Deadline\/Getty;Bruce Glikas\/WireImage;Michael Loccisano\/Getty\n\n### NEED TO KNOW\n- A new cast of characters is joining the true crime solvers at the Arconia for season 5 of *Only Murders in the Building*\n- Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short's characters reunite to solve another murder in their building\n- Their investigation gets more complicated when several new faces become involved\n\nA new season of [*Only Murders in the Building*](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-everything-to-know-11685521) means a new cast of characters\\!\n\nThe comedic Hulu murder-mystery series follows neighbors Charles ([Steve Martin](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/steve-martin\/)), Oliver ([Martin Short](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/martin-short\/)) and Mabel ([Selena Gomez](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/selena-gomez\/)), who bond over their love for true crime and launch a podcast detailing all the murder investigations in their ritzy New York City building.\n\nOver the last four seasons, the hit show has highlighted a different murder victim and pool of suspects each season, and the fifth installment is no different. After the building's beloved doorman, Lester ([Teddy Coluca](https:\/\/people.com\/which-only-murders-in-the-building-character-you-are-based-on-your-zodiac-sign-11804687)), is found dead in the courtyard's fountain, the group comes together once again to get to the bottom of the mystery.\n\n\"Our beloved doorman has a hold of a large amount of tenants in our buildings’ secrets, and many other things about his life were interesting for me to sort of explore,\" the show's [co-creator John Hoffman](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-creator-always-wanted-meryl-streep-to-play-martin-short-love-interest-8694937) told [*Decider*](https:\/\/decider.com\/2024\/10\/29\/only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-interview\/) in October 2024. \"We really are dipping our toe into a New York City in season 5 that feels particularly ripped from the headlines in certain ways that we’ve not done before.\"\n\nSeason 5 will feature returning characters Loretta ([Meryl Streep](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/meryl-streep\/)), Detective Williams ([Da'Vine Joy Randolph](https:\/\/people.com\/oscars-2024-best-supporting-actress-winner-davine-joy-randolph-8602754)), Teddy Dimas ([Nathan Lane](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/nathan-lane\/)), Vince Fish ([Richard Kind](https:\/\/people.com\/richard-kind-gets-candid-about-body-image-after-being-teased-as-kid-11771180)), Howard ([Michael Cyril Creighton](https:\/\/people.com\/michael-cyril-creighton-reveals-the-1-item-of-clothing-hell-never-wear-on-only-murders-in-the-building-again-exclusive-11798564)) and Sofia Caccimelio ([Téa Leoni](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/tea-leoni\/)).\n\nThe season, which premiered its [first three episodes](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-episode-release-schedule-11805350) on Sept. 9, will also feature newcomers [Bobby Cannavale](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/bobby-cannavale\/), [Renée Zellweger](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/renee-zellweger\/), [Logan Lerman](https:\/\/people.com\/logan-lerman-brad-pitt-became-friends-cool-costar-11780212), [Christoph Waltz](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/christoph-waltz-villain-returns-bond-25\/), [Keegan-Michael Key](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/keegan-michael-key\/), [Beanie Feldstein](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/beanie-feldstein\/), [Dianne Wiest](https:\/\/people.com\/dianne-wiest-11800138) and [Jermaine Fowler](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/coming-2-america-jermaine-fowler-was-born-when-the-original-came-out-its-truly-an-honor\/).\n\nHere's everything to know about the new characters in *Only Murders in the Building* season 5.\n\n01 of 08\n\n## Renée Zellweger as Camila White\n![RENEE ZELLWEGER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/tfOvBjlonJzYLU7uyW_PF1dqfto=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(749x395:751x397\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-05-cab26d38a28f4d85828eaf2f3d196a9e.jpg)\n\n![RENEE ZELLWEGER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/tfOvBjlonJzYLU7uyW_PF1dqfto=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(749x395:751x397\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-05-cab26d38a28f4d85828eaf2f3d196a9e.jpg)\n\nRenée Zellweger acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Zellweger](https:\/\/people.com\/ant-anstead-renee-zellweger-the-missus-mrs-dating-married-england-uk-vacation-11801727) is making her debut in *Only Murders in the Building*\\!\n\nThe actress plays Camila White, a Manhattan billionaire who became one of the three wealthiest people in the world from her work in the N.Y.C. hospitality scene. She mysteriously ends up with the group of true crime solvers at the [Arconia](https:\/\/people.com\/home\/only-murders-in-the-building-production-designer-shares-secrets-of-oliver-putnams-apartment-at-the-arconia\/) after doorman Lester is found dead.\n\n\"The easiest way to win is to make your opponent think they’re playing a different game entirely,\" she says in the [trailer](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eMHPkbn0hdM).\n\nZellweger has had a decades-long acting career and is most known for her roles in [*Bridget Jones's Diary*](https:\/\/people.com\/a-look-back-at-the-bridget-jones-cast-from-2001-s-first-premiere-to-today-8781737), *Nurse Betty* and [*Chicago*](https:\/\/people.com\/celebrities-who-starred-in-chicago-on-broadway-6046159), among many others. She has won [Academy Awards](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/academy-awards\/) for her roles in *Cold Mountain* and [*Judy*](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/inside-judy-garland-final-years-story-renee-zellweger-movie-tells\/).\n\n02 of 08\n\n## Christoph Waltz as Bash Steed\n![CHRISTOPH WALTZ ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/c5cNAb2UByzm_UqFutvQcVDrNII=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(634x399:636x401\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-04-80d326e273034176a377cf3391262f68.jpg)\n\n![CHRISTOPH WALTZ ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/c5cNAb2UByzm_UqFutvQcVDrNII=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(634x399:636x401\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-04-80d326e273034176a377cf3391262f68.jpg)\n\nChristoph Waltz acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\nWaltz plays Bash Steed, another mysterious billionaire who suddenly finds himself interested in the podcasters. Bash is an internet and technology mogul who became one of the wealthiest people in the world from his tech empire.\n\nBash's presence, along with the two other new billionaire characters, immediately raises red flags for the group of true crime solvers, as Mabel says in the trailer, \"Something's not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene.\"\n\nWaltz is a renowned actor who has won Academy Awards for his work in *[Inglourious Basterds](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/diane-kruger-prove-quentin-tarantino-wrong-for-inglourious-basterds-role\/)* and [*Django Unchained*](https:\/\/people.com\/jamie-foxx-says-leonardo-dicaprio-had-hard-time-racial-slurs-in-django-unchained-8779656). He's also had notable roles in *Carnage, The French Dispatch, [Spectre](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/michael-bay-slams-james-bond-explosion-record-over-his-pearl-harbor\/)* and [*No Time to Die*](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/daniel-craig-shows-off-his-james-bond-action-moves-in-new-no-time-to-die-trailer\/).\n\n03 of 08\n\n## Logan Lerman as Jay Pflug\n![SELENA GOMEZ, LOGAN LERMAN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/BYgCqN4HnbbDfdW3kkFQIpkpGHY=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(680x480:682x482\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-03-66fbb0340478469d9663fed45f6c4954.jpg)\n\n![SELENA GOMEZ, LOGAN LERMAN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/BYgCqN4HnbbDfdW3kkFQIpkpGHY=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(680x480:682x482\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-03-66fbb0340478469d9663fed45f6c4954.jpg)\n\nSelena Gomez and Logan Lerman acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Lerman](https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-analuisa-corrigan-logan-lerman-11779527)'s character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires. Unlike the other two, Jay is on the younger end of the spectrum and became a billionaire as the heir to a pharmaceutical monopoly.\n\nAlong with Camila and Bash, Jay meets with Mabel, Charles and Oliver to discuss the death of Lester.\n\n\"This is the new mob of New York! These people could be killers,\" Oliver proclaims in the trailer.\n\nAhead of the season 5 premiere, Lerman told PEOPLE that the set was \"[even more fun](https:\/\/people.com\/logan-lerman-says-only-murders-in-the-building-set-is-oddly-fun-as-he-joins-season-5-exclusive-11779355)\" than he could've imagined and that it was \"a really good\" cast to be a part of.\n\n\"It's an oddly fun set to be on,\" he said in July 2025. \"It's so great. That's a really fun show to work on. I had a really good time.\"\n\nLerman has starred in several movies — including *[The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/beloved-ya-books-that-have-been-adapted-into-films\/),* the *[Percy Jackson](https:\/\/people.com\/rick-riordan-never-seen-percy-jackson-films-books-turn-20-exclusive-11761443)* franchise, *The Butterfly Effect, The Three Musketeers* and [*Oh, Hi\\!*](https:\/\/people.com\/logan-lerman-was-completely-naked-tied-to-a-bed-for-new-film-exclusive-11755436).\n\n04 of 08\n\n## Keegan-Michael Key as Mayor Tillman\n![KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, STEVE MARTIN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/7XvegoF2SQ7eDcuI5scCEP0W4EY=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(695x480:697x482\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-06-7c62cf3e3b7f4044a89ffdec77c34db6.jpg)\n\n![KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, STEVE MARTIN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/7XvegoF2SQ7eDcuI5scCEP0W4EY=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(695x480:697x482\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-06-7c62cf3e3b7f4044a89ffdec77c34db6.jpg)\n\nKeegan-Michael Key and Steve Martin acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Key](https:\/\/people.com\/keegan-michael-key-doesnt-see-jordan-peele-often-exclusive-8715035) plays N.Y.C. Mayor Tillman, who also takes an interest in Lester's sudden death. While he isn't in the billionaire's club, Mayor Tillman still seems to be a little suspicious as he faces corruption accusations amid a re-election campaign.\n\nPrior to the season 5 premiere, Key told PEOPLE that he \"[had the time of his life](https:\/\/people.com\/keegan-michael-key-only-murders-in-the-building-11800057)\" filming the series.\n\n“It’s a lovely thing in our business when you can walk onto a set where everything is run really smoothly, and everybody is warm and welcoming,” he said in September 2025. “It was a wonderful project to work on.”\n\nKey went on to call working with Martin and Short \"an absolute delight\" because of how \"lovely\" they both are.\n\n“Working with Steve Martin and Martin Short is an absolute delight,” he said. “Not just from being overwhelmed by nostalgia or how big of a fan I am of both of them—they’re also just lovely men. They're both very unique in their own way.”\n\nKey has had no shortage of experience working on comedy sets, as he co-created and costarred in the hit sketch series [*Key & Peele*](https:\/\/people.com\/keegan-michael-key-jordan-peele-have-good-friendship-despite-not-seeing-each-other-often-exclusive-8775952), for which he won an [Emmy Award](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/emmy-awards\/). He's also acted in the television shows *Playing House, Friends from College* and *Reboot;* and the films *[Horrible Bosses 2](https:\/\/people.com\/charlie-day-jennifer-aniston-want-horrible-bosses-3-11796299), [Pitch Perfect 2](https:\/\/people.com\/the-cast-of-pitch-perfect-where-are-they-now-11779286), The Lion King* and *[Wonka](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/wonka-movie-everything-to-know\/).*\n\n05 of 08\n\n## Jermaine Fowler as Randall\n![JERMAINE FOWLER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/xC8CeQfkwm9LFWfleUf76SvgQW8=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(502x453:504x455\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-02-c1a3be4501a041fd9cce09f3673a36c2.jpg)\n\n![JERMAINE FOWLER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/xC8CeQfkwm9LFWfleUf76SvgQW8=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(502x453:504x455\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-02-c1a3be4501a041fd9cce09f3673a36c2.jpg)\n\nJermaine Fowler acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\nFowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.\n\nAlthough Randall initially seems hesitant to fill Lester's shoes, he gets more comfortable after the former doorman's widow gives him her late husband's ledger filled with information about each resident.\n\nFowler broke into the comedy scene with the shows *Guy Code* and *Friends of the People* before he scored his own special, *Give 'Em Hell, Kid.* He has gone on to act in *[Coming 2 America](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/coming-2-america-first-look-james-earl-jones-says-its-the-perfect-time-to-return-to-zamunda\/), Superior Donuts* and *Crashing*.\n\n06 of 08\n\n## Beanie Feldstein as Althea\n![Beanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/3Z29P5zSwnzsFcUtm9VeY20SA_c=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(686x430:688x432\\)\/Beanie-Feldstein-as-Althea-Only-Murders-in-The-Building-091025-02-0c25492d31c8449c9852c8d8a0a41056.jpg)\n\n![Beanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/3Z29P5zSwnzsFcUtm9VeY20SA_c=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(686x430:688x432\\)\/Beanie-Feldstein-as-Althea-Only-Murders-in-The-Building-091025-02-0c25492d31c8449c9852c8d8a0a41056.jpg)\n\nBeanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building.\n\nHulu\n\n[Feldstein](https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-siblings-jonah-hill-beanie-feldstein-7508316) plays Althea, Mabel's former childhood friend, who comes back into her life when she moves into the penthouse in the Arconia. However, things have changed since their childhood, as Althea is now a pop star who goes by \"Thé” —pronounced “Tea.\"\n\nMabel isn't thrilled when she discovers that Althea is moving into her building, as they previously had a falling out. Now, the podcaster struggles with her former friend's fame and success, while Althea seems to enjoy boasting about her status.\n\nAfter Feldstein's casting was announced in April 2025, she posted the news on her [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIektRqvmea\/) and wrote, \"!!! BEYOND EXCITED TO HEAD TO THE ARCONIA !!!\"\n\nFeldstein appeared in a myriad of movies — including *[Neighbors 2](https:\/\/people.com\/seth-rogen-rose-byrne-want-neighbors-reunion-with-zac-efron-on-platonic-11783720), Lady Bird* and *Fan Girl* — before she had her breakout role in [*Booksmart*](https:\/\/people.com\/olivia-wilde-booksmart-four-year-anniversary-throwback-photos-7504250), for which she earned a [Golden Globe](https:\/\/people.com\/golden-globes\/) nomination. She went on to star in the Broadway revival of [*Funny Girl*](https:\/\/people.com\/theater\/funny-girl-broadway-musical-revival-timeline\/) and later portrayed [Monica Lewinsky](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/monica-lewinsky\/) in the show *[American Crime Story: Impeachment](https:\/\/people.com\/politics\/the-characters-in-american-crime-story-impeachment-and-their-real-life-counterparts\/).*\n\n07 of 08\n\n## Bobby Cannavale as Nicky Caccimelio\n![BOBBY CANNAVALE, TEDDY COLUCA ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/hYU-BekqvjPlOycEDxlnQWDb2VQ=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(741x368:743x370\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-09-04273787cb79427db9c6d57052a6cf78.jpg)\n\n![BOBBY CANNAVALE, TEDDY COLUCA ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/hYU-BekqvjPlOycEDxlnQWDb2VQ=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(741x368:743x370\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-09-04273787cb79427db9c6d57052a6cf78.jpg)\n\nBobby Cannavale and Teddy Coluca acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Cannavale](https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-rose-byrne-bobby-cannavale-kids-11785360) plays Nicky Caccimelio, also known as the \"Dry-Cleaning King of Brooklyn.\" He initially comes off as a cold-hearted mobster who becomes a suspect in Lester's death after he's seen getting into a confrontation with the doorman about an underground casino on the night of his death.\n\nHowever, his possible involvement becomes more confusing when his wife, Sofia, asks for the podcasters' help after Nicky goes missing. The group later visits Sofia at her and Nicky's home to learn more about their relationship and their ties to the mob.\n\nCannavale has acted in comedy and drama series alike over the years, including *Third Watch, [Nurse Jackie](https:\/\/people.com\/jake-cannavale-talks-working-with-father-bobby-cannavale-exclusive-8728668), [Blue Bloods](https:\/\/people.com\/meet-the-real-life-partners-blue-bloods-cast-11724033), Mr. Robot, Homecoming, [Nine Perfect Strangers](https:\/\/people.com\/nine-perfect-strangers-season-2-cast-everything-to-know-11725062), [Master of None](https:\/\/people.com\/tv\/aziz-ansari-largely-absent-master-of-none-season-3-trailer\/)* and [*The Watcher*](https:\/\/people.com\/crime\/the-watcher-netflix-fact-vs-fiction\/).\n\nHe received Emmy Awards for his roles in [*Will & Grace*](https:\/\/people.com\/will-and-grace-cast-where-are-they-now-7972465) and [*Boardwalk Empire*](https:\/\/people.com\/devin-harjes-dead-from-cancer-boardwalk-empire-actor-11746084). Cannavale has also acted in the films *[The Station Agent](https:\/\/people.com\/patricia-clarkson-reveals-ugly-interaction-with-harvey-weinstein-11729926), [I, Tonya](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/the-true-life-story-behind-i-tonya-inside-the-figure-skating-scandal-that-shocked-the-world\/), [The Irishman](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/robert-de-niro-and-al-pacino-in-martin-scorseses-mob-thriller-the-irishman\/), Annie* and *The Other Guys.*\n\n08 of 08\n\n## Dianne Wiest as Lorraine\n![DIANNE WIEST ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/VZ-DaMZFARyf4R6Ge9JFEND8xYY=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(645x422:647x424\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-07-334978cd6ec04b82bc910550417b5bb6.jpg)\n\n![DIANNE WIEST ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/VZ-DaMZFARyf4R6Ge9JFEND8xYY=\/4000x0\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\):focal\\(645x422:647x424\\)\/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-07-334978cd6ec04b82bc910550417b5bb6.jpg)\n\nDianne Wiest acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Wiest](https:\/\/people.com\/practical-magic-2-dianne-wiest-stockard-channing-join-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman-sequel-11770428) rounds out the group of new characters as she plays Lester's grieving widow, Lorraine.\n\nAlthough Lester had previously spoken about his wife, she never physically appeared on the series until after his death. Lorraine was previously a professional singer who met her beloved husband outside the Arconia while she was singing there.\n\n“When I look at this cast this season, in Season 5, Dianne Wiest is just a personal favorite of mine forever,\" Hoffman gushed to [Parade](https:\/\/parade.com\/tv\/only-murders-in-the-building-showrunner-reveals-kieran-culkin-crushed-unable-guest-star) in September 2025. \"And I couldn’t believe when I was talking to her on a Zoom about doing it. And then she just fulfilled in the greatest ways.\"\n\nWiest is an accomplished actress who has won several awards for her work — including two Academy Awards for *Hannah and Her Sisters* and *Bullets Over Broadway*, a Golden Globe Award for *Bullets Over Broadway* and two Emmy Awards for *Road to Avonlea* and *In Treatment.* She's also acted in *[Footloose](https:\/\/people.com\/kevin-bacon-reveals-why-they-had-to-reshoot-the-footloose-ending-8609667), The Lost Boys, [Edward Scissorhands](https:\/\/people.com\/edward-scissorhands-where-are-they-now-8379545),* *I Care a Lot* and *Life in Pieces.*\n\n[Leave a Comment](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412#comments)\n\nRead more:\n\n- [Entertainment](https:\/\/people.com\/entertainment\/)\n- [TV](https:\/\/people.com\/tv\/)\n- [Scripted TV Shows](https:\/\/people.com\/scripted-tv-shows)\n\nClose\n\nTrending Now\n\n[![Olivia Munn in \"Your Friends & Neighbors\".](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/6CE577JTgwi_ejK2NcZ47isOEEg=\/343x228\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/your-friends-and-neighbors-olivia-munn-040226-0e31460fcdf14335b1174b4bc732de86.jpg) ![Olivia Munn in \"Your Friends & Neighbors\".](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/6CE577JTgwi_ejK2NcZ47isOEEg=\/343x228\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/your-friends-and-neighbors-olivia-munn-040226-0e31460fcdf14335b1174b4bc732de86.jpg) *Your Friends & Neighbors* Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?](https:\/\/people.com\/your-friends-and-neighbors-season-2-release-schedule-11940673)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/people.com\/entertainment\/)\n\n1 day ago\n\n[!['XO, Kitty' season 3.](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/uVQ3Cq_2yteK2iP8JsyM9p0SBQo=\/343x228\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/xo-kitty-season-3-netflix-040126-8014f4371721471388ccc836c5b5ab18.jpg) !['XO, Kitty' season 3.](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/uVQ3Cq_2yteK2iP8JsyM9p0SBQo=\/343x228\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/xo-kitty-season-3-netflix-040126-8014f4371721471388ccc836c5b5ab18.jpg) Meet the New Characters in *XO, Kitty* Season 3](https:\/\/people.com\/xo-kitty-season-3-new-characters-11938483)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/people.com\/entertainment\/)\n\n2 days ago\n\n[![A person looks out of the window of a dusty vehicle holding the edge of the window with one hand](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/iycxyJk_zs4MTpiTgymEMCNY0Vk=\/343x228\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/paradise-2-d7a234396043494d87b3fc486c186460.jpg) ![A person looks out of the window of a dusty vehicle holding the edge of the window with one hand](https:\/\/people.com\/thmb\/iycxyJk_zs4MTpiTgymEMCNY0Vk=\/343x228\/filters:no_upscale\\(\\):max_bytes\\(150000\\):strip_icc\\(\\)\/paradise-2-d7a234396043494d87b3fc486c186460.jpg) *Paradise* Season 2 Finale Explained: How Is Link Connected to Alex?](https:\/\/people.com\/paradise-season-2-episode-8-finale-ending-explained-11937008)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/people.com\/entertainment\/)\n\n5 days ago\n\nComments\n\nAll comments are subject to our [Community Guidelines](https:\/\/people.com\/about-us-5499056#toc-community-guidelines). 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After the building's beloved doorman, Lester ([Teddy Coluca](https:\/\/people.com\/which-only-murders-in-the-building-character-you-are-based-on-your-zodiac-sign-11804687)), is found dead in the courtyard's fountain, the group comes together once again to get to the bottom of the mystery.\n\n\"Our beloved doorman has a hold of a large amount of tenants in our buildings’ secrets, and many other things about his life were interesting for me to sort of explore,\" the show's [co-creator John Hoffman](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-creator-always-wanted-meryl-streep-to-play-martin-short-love-interest-8694937) told [*Decider*](https:\/\/decider.com\/2024\/10\/29\/only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-interview\/) in October 2024. \"We really are dipping our toe into a New York City in season 5 that feels particularly ripped from the headlines in certain ways that we’ve not done before.\"\n\nSeason 5 will feature returning characters Loretta ([Meryl Streep](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/meryl-streep\/)), Detective Williams ([Da'Vine Joy Randolph](https:\/\/people.com\/oscars-2024-best-supporting-actress-winner-davine-joy-randolph-8602754)), Teddy Dimas ([Nathan Lane](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/nathan-lane\/)), Vince Fish ([Richard Kind](https:\/\/people.com\/richard-kind-gets-candid-about-body-image-after-being-teased-as-kid-11771180)), Howard ([Michael Cyril Creighton](https:\/\/people.com\/michael-cyril-creighton-reveals-the-1-item-of-clothing-hell-never-wear-on-only-murders-in-the-building-again-exclusive-11798564)) and Sofia Caccimelio ([Téa Leoni](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/tea-leoni\/)).\n\nThe season, which premiered its [first three episodes](https:\/\/people.com\/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-episode-release-schedule-11805350) on Sept. 9, will also feature newcomers [Bobby Cannavale](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/bobby-cannavale\/), [Renée Zellweger](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/renee-zellweger\/), [Logan Lerman](https:\/\/people.com\/logan-lerman-brad-pitt-became-friends-cool-costar-11780212), [Christoph Waltz](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/christoph-waltz-villain-returns-bond-25\/), [Keegan-Michael Key](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/keegan-michael-key\/), [Beanie Feldstein](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/beanie-feldstein\/), [Dianne Wiest](https:\/\/people.com\/dianne-wiest-11800138) and [Jermaine Fowler](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/coming-2-america-jermaine-fowler-was-born-when-the-original-came-out-its-truly-an-honor\/).\n\nHere's everything to know about the new characters in *Only Murders in the Building* season 5.\n\n01 of 08\n\n## Renée Zellweger as Camila White\nRenée Zellweger acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Zellweger](https:\/\/people.com\/ant-anstead-renee-zellweger-the-missus-mrs-dating-married-england-uk-vacation-11801727) is making her debut in *Only Murders in the Building*\\!\n\nThe actress plays Camila White, a Manhattan billionaire who became one of the three wealthiest people in the world from her work in the N.Y.C. hospitality scene. She mysteriously ends up with the group of true crime solvers at the [Arconia](https:\/\/people.com\/home\/only-murders-in-the-building-production-designer-shares-secrets-of-oliver-putnams-apartment-at-the-arconia\/) after doorman Lester is found dead.\n\n\"The easiest way to win is to make your opponent think they’re playing a different game entirely,\" she says in the [trailer](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eMHPkbn0hdM).\n\nZellweger has had a decades-long acting career and is most known for her roles in [*Bridget Jones's Diary*](https:\/\/people.com\/a-look-back-at-the-bridget-jones-cast-from-2001-s-first-premiere-to-today-8781737), *Nurse Betty* and [*Chicago*](https:\/\/people.com\/celebrities-who-starred-in-chicago-on-broadway-6046159), among many others. She has won [Academy Awards](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/academy-awards\/) for her roles in *Cold Mountain* and [*Judy*](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/inside-judy-garland-final-years-story-renee-zellweger-movie-tells\/).\n\n02 of 08\n\n## Christoph Waltz as Bash Steed\nChristoph Waltz acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\nWaltz plays Bash Steed, another mysterious billionaire who suddenly finds himself interested in the podcasters. Bash is an internet and technology mogul who became one of the wealthiest people in the world from his tech empire.\n\nBash's presence, along with the two other new billionaire characters, immediately raises red flags for the group of true crime solvers, as Mabel says in the trailer, \"Something's not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene.\"\n\nWaltz is a renowned actor who has won Academy Awards for his work in *[Inglourious Basterds](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/diane-kruger-prove-quentin-tarantino-wrong-for-inglourious-basterds-role\/)* and [*Django Unchained*](https:\/\/people.com\/jamie-foxx-says-leonardo-dicaprio-had-hard-time-racial-slurs-in-django-unchained-8779656). He's also had notable roles in *Carnage, The French Dispatch, [Spectre](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/michael-bay-slams-james-bond-explosion-record-over-his-pearl-harbor\/)* and [*No Time to Die*](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/daniel-craig-shows-off-his-james-bond-action-moves-in-new-no-time-to-die-trailer\/).\n\n03 of 08\n\n## Logan Lerman as Jay Pflug\nSelena Gomez and Logan Lerman acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Lerman](https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-analuisa-corrigan-logan-lerman-11779527)'s character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires. Unlike the other two, Jay is on the younger end of the spectrum and became a billionaire as the heir to a pharmaceutical monopoly.\n\nAlong with Camila and Bash, Jay meets with Mabel, Charles and Oliver to discuss the death of Lester.\n\n\"This is the new mob of New York! These people could be killers,\" Oliver proclaims in the trailer.\n\nAhead of the season 5 premiere, Lerman told PEOPLE that the set was \"[even more fun](https:\/\/people.com\/logan-lerman-says-only-murders-in-the-building-set-is-oddly-fun-as-he-joins-season-5-exclusive-11779355)\" than he could've imagined and that it was \"a really good\" cast to be a part of.\n\n\"It's an oddly fun set to be on,\" he said in July 2025. \"It's so great. That's a really fun show to work on. I had a really good time.\"\n\nLerman has starred in several movies — including *[The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/beloved-ya-books-that-have-been-adapted-into-films\/),* the *[Percy Jackson](https:\/\/people.com\/rick-riordan-never-seen-percy-jackson-films-books-turn-20-exclusive-11761443)* franchise, *The Butterfly Effect, The Three Musketeers* and [*Oh, Hi\\!*](https:\/\/people.com\/logan-lerman-was-completely-naked-tied-to-a-bed-for-new-film-exclusive-11755436).\n\n04 of 08\n\n## Keegan-Michael Key as Mayor Tillman\nKeegan-Michael Key and Steve Martin acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Key](https:\/\/people.com\/keegan-michael-key-doesnt-see-jordan-peele-often-exclusive-8715035) plays N.Y.C. Mayor Tillman, who also takes an interest in Lester's sudden death. While he isn't in the billionaire's club, Mayor Tillman still seems to be a little suspicious as he faces corruption accusations amid a re-election campaign.\n\nPrior to the season 5 premiere, Key told PEOPLE that he \"[had the time of his life](https:\/\/people.com\/keegan-michael-key-only-murders-in-the-building-11800057)\" filming the series.\n\n“It’s a lovely thing in our business when you can walk onto a set where everything is run really smoothly, and everybody is warm and welcoming,” he said in September 2025. “It was a wonderful project to work on.”\n\nKey went on to call working with Martin and Short \"an absolute delight\" because of how \"lovely\" they both are.\n\n“Working with Steve Martin and Martin Short is an absolute delight,” he said. “Not just from being overwhelmed by nostalgia or how big of a fan I am of both of them—they’re also just lovely men. They're both very unique in their own way.”\n\nKey has had no shortage of experience working on comedy sets, as he co-created and costarred in the hit sketch series [*Key & Peele*](https:\/\/people.com\/keegan-michael-key-jordan-peele-have-good-friendship-despite-not-seeing-each-other-often-exclusive-8775952), for which he won an [Emmy Award](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/emmy-awards\/). He's also acted in the television shows *Playing House, Friends from College* and *Reboot;* and the films *[Horrible Bosses 2](https:\/\/people.com\/charlie-day-jennifer-aniston-want-horrible-bosses-3-11796299), [Pitch Perfect 2](https:\/\/people.com\/the-cast-of-pitch-perfect-where-are-they-now-11779286), The Lion King* and *[Wonka](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/wonka-movie-everything-to-know\/).*\n\n05 of 08\n\n## Jermaine Fowler as Randall\nJermaine Fowler acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\nFowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death.\n\nAlthough Randall initially seems hesitant to fill Lester's shoes, he gets more comfortable after the former doorman's widow gives him her late husband's ledger filled with information about each resident.\n\nFowler broke into the comedy scene with the shows *Guy Code* and *Friends of the People* before he scored his own special, *Give 'Em Hell, Kid.* He has gone on to act in *[Coming 2 America](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/coming-2-america-first-look-james-earl-jones-says-its-the-perfect-time-to-return-to-zamunda\/), Superior Donuts* and *Crashing*.\n\n06 of 08\n\n## Beanie Feldstein as Althea\nBeanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building.\n\nHulu\n\n[Feldstein](https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-siblings-jonah-hill-beanie-feldstein-7508316) plays Althea, Mabel's former childhood friend, who comes back into her life when she moves into the penthouse in the Arconia. However, things have changed since their childhood, as Althea is now a pop star who goes by \"Thé” —pronounced “Tea.\"\n\nMabel isn't thrilled when she discovers that Althea is moving into her building, as they previously had a falling out. Now, the podcaster struggles with her former friend's fame and success, while Althea seems to enjoy boasting about her status.\n\nAfter Feldstein's casting was announced in April 2025, she posted the news on her [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIektRqvmea\/) and wrote, \"!!! BEYOND EXCITED TO HEAD TO THE ARCONIA !!!\"\n\nFeldstein appeared in a myriad of movies — including *[Neighbors 2](https:\/\/people.com\/seth-rogen-rose-byrne-want-neighbors-reunion-with-zac-efron-on-platonic-11783720), Lady Bird* and *Fan Girl* — before she had her breakout role in [*Booksmart*](https:\/\/people.com\/olivia-wilde-booksmart-four-year-anniversary-throwback-photos-7504250), for which she earned a [Golden Globe](https:\/\/people.com\/golden-globes\/) nomination. She went on to star in the Broadway revival of [*Funny Girl*](https:\/\/people.com\/theater\/funny-girl-broadway-musical-revival-timeline\/) and later portrayed [Monica Lewinsky](https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/monica-lewinsky\/) in the show *[American Crime Story: Impeachment](https:\/\/people.com\/politics\/the-characters-in-american-crime-story-impeachment-and-their-real-life-counterparts\/).*\n\n07 of 08\n\n## Bobby Cannavale as Nicky Caccimelio\nBobby Cannavale and Teddy Coluca acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Cannavale](https:\/\/people.com\/all-about-rose-byrne-bobby-cannavale-kids-11785360) plays Nicky Caccimelio, also known as the \"Dry-Cleaning King of Brooklyn.\" He initially comes off as a cold-hearted mobster who becomes a suspect in Lester's death after he's seen getting into a confrontation with the doorman about an underground casino on the night of his death.\n\nHowever, his possible involvement becomes more confusing when his wife, Sofia, asks for the podcasters' help after Nicky goes missing. The group later visits Sofia at her and Nicky's home to learn more about their relationship and their ties to the mob.\n\nCannavale has acted in comedy and drama series alike over the years, including *Third Watch, [Nurse Jackie](https:\/\/people.com\/jake-cannavale-talks-working-with-father-bobby-cannavale-exclusive-8728668), [Blue Bloods](https:\/\/people.com\/meet-the-real-life-partners-blue-bloods-cast-11724033), Mr. Robot, Homecoming, [Nine Perfect Strangers](https:\/\/people.com\/nine-perfect-strangers-season-2-cast-everything-to-know-11725062), [Master of None](https:\/\/people.com\/tv\/aziz-ansari-largely-absent-master-of-none-season-3-trailer\/)* and [*The Watcher*](https:\/\/people.com\/crime\/the-watcher-netflix-fact-vs-fiction\/).\n\nHe received Emmy Awards for his roles in [*Will & Grace*](https:\/\/people.com\/will-and-grace-cast-where-are-they-now-7972465) and [*Boardwalk Empire*](https:\/\/people.com\/devin-harjes-dead-from-cancer-boardwalk-empire-actor-11746084). Cannavale has also acted in the films *[The Station Agent](https:\/\/people.com\/patricia-clarkson-reveals-ugly-interaction-with-harvey-weinstein-11729926), [I, Tonya](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/the-true-life-story-behind-i-tonya-inside-the-figure-skating-scandal-that-shocked-the-world\/), [The Irishman](https:\/\/people.com\/movies\/robert-de-niro-and-al-pacino-in-martin-scorseses-mob-thriller-the-irishman\/), Annie* and *The Other Guys.*\n\n08 of 08\n\n## Dianne Wiest as Lorraine\nDianne Wiest acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'.\n\nDisney\/Patrick Harbron\n\n[Wiest](https:\/\/people.com\/practical-magic-2-dianne-wiest-stockard-channing-join-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman-sequel-11770428) rounds out the group of new characters as she plays Lester's grieving widow, Lorraine.\n\nAlthough Lester had previously spoken about his wife, she never physically appeared on the series until after his death. Lorraine was previously a professional singer who met her beloved husband outside the Arconia while she was singing there.\n\n“When I look at this cast this season, in Season 5, Dianne Wiest is just a personal favorite of mine forever,\" Hoffman gushed to [Parade](https:\/\/parade.com\/tv\/only-murders-in-the-building-showrunner-reveals-kieran-culkin-crushed-unable-guest-star) in September 2025. \"And I couldn’t believe when I was talking to her on a Zoom about doing it. 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Boilerpipe Text	NEED TO KNOW A new cast of characters is joining the true crime solvers at the Arconia for season 5 of Only Murders in the Building Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short's characters reunite to solve another murder in their building Their investigation gets more complicated when several new faces become involved A new season of Only Murders in the Building means a new cast of characters! The comedic Hulu murder-mystery series follows neighbors Charles ( Steve Martin ), Oliver ( Martin Short ) and Mabel ( Selena Gomez ), who bond over their love for true crime and launch a podcast detailing all the murder investigations in their ritzy New York City building. Over the last four seasons, the hit show has highlighted a different murder victim and pool of suspects each season, and the fifth installment is no different. After the building's beloved doorman, Lester ( Teddy Coluca ), is found dead in the courtyard's fountain, the group comes together once again to get to the bottom of the mystery. "Our beloved doorman has a hold of a large amount of tenants in our buildings’ secrets, and many other things about his life were interesting for me to sort of explore," the show's co-creator John Hoffman told Decider in October 2024. "We really are dipping our toe into a New York City in season 5 that feels particularly ripped from the headlines in certain ways that we’ve not done before." Season 5 will feature returning characters Loretta ( Meryl Streep ), Detective Williams ( Da'Vine Joy Randolph ), Teddy Dimas ( Nathan Lane ), Vince Fish ( Richard Kind ), Howard ( Michael Cyril Creighton ) and Sofia Caccimelio ( Téa Leoni ). The season, which premiered its first three episodes on Sept. 9, will also feature newcomers Bobby Cannavale , Renée Zellweger , Logan Lerman , Christoph Waltz , Keegan-Michael Key , Beanie Feldstein , Dianne Wiest and Jermaine Fowler . Here's everything to know about the new characters in Only Murders in the Building season 5. 01 of 08 Renée Zellweger as Camila White Renée Zellweger acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Zellweger is making her debut in Only Murders in the Building ! The actress plays Camila White, a Manhattan billionaire who became one of the three wealthiest people in the world from her work in the N.Y.C. hospitality scene. She mysteriously ends up with the group of true crime solvers at the Arconia after doorman Lester is found dead. "The easiest way to win is to make your opponent think they’re playing a different game entirely," she says in the trailer . Zellweger has had a decades-long acting career and is most known for her roles in Bridget Jones's Diary , Nurse Betty and Chicago , among many others. She has won Academy Awards for her roles in Cold Mountain and Judy . 02 of 08 Christoph Waltz as Bash Steed Christoph Waltz acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Waltz plays Bash Steed, another mysterious billionaire who suddenly finds himself interested in the podcasters. Bash is an internet and technology mogul who became one of the wealthiest people in the world from his tech empire. Bash's presence, along with the two other new billionaire characters, immediately raises red flags for the group of true crime solvers, as Mabel says in the trailer, "Something's not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene." Waltz is a renowned actor who has won Academy Awards for his work in Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained . He's also had notable roles in Carnage, The French Dispatch, Spectre and No Time to Die . 03 of 08 Logan Lerman as Jay Pflug Selena Gomez and Logan Lerman acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Lerman 's character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires. Unlike the other two, Jay is on the younger end of the spectrum and became a billionaire as the heir to a pharmaceutical monopoly. Along with Camila and Bash, Jay meets with Mabel, Charles and Oliver to discuss the death of Lester. "This is the new mob of New York! These people could be killers," Oliver proclaims in the trailer. Ahead of the season 5 premiere, Lerman told PEOPLE that the set was " even more fun " than he could've imagined and that it was "a really good" cast to be a part of. "It's an oddly fun set to be on," he said in July 2025. "It's so great. That's a really fun show to work on. I had a really good time." Lerman has starred in several movies — including The Perks of Being a Wallflower , the Percy Jackson franchise, The Butterfly Effect, The Three Musketeers and Oh, Hi! . 04 of 08 Keegan-Michael Key as Mayor Tillman Keegan-Michael Key and Steve Martin acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Key plays N.Y.C. Mayor Tillman, who also takes an interest in Lester's sudden death. While he isn't in the billionaire's club, Mayor Tillman still seems to be a little suspicious as he faces corruption accusations amid a re-election campaign. Prior to the season 5 premiere, Key told PEOPLE that he " had the time of his life " filming the series. “It’s a lovely thing in our business when you can walk onto a set where everything is run really smoothly, and everybody is warm and welcoming,” he said in September 2025. “It was a wonderful project to work on.” Key went on to call working with Martin and Short "an absolute delight" because of how "lovely" they both are. “Working with Steve Martin and Martin Short is an absolute delight,” he said. “Not just from being overwhelmed by nostalgia or how big of a fan I am of both of them—they’re also just lovely men. They're both very unique in their own way.” Key has had no shortage of experience working on comedy sets, as he co-created and costarred in the hit sketch series Key & Peele , for which he won an Emmy Award . He's also acted in the television shows Playing House, Friends from College and Reboot; and the films Horrible Bosses 2 , Pitch Perfect 2 , The Lion King and Wonka . 05 of 08 Jermaine Fowler as Randall Jermaine Fowler acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death. Although Randall initially seems hesitant to fill Lester's shoes, he gets more comfortable after the former doorman's widow gives him her late husband's ledger filled with information about each resident. Fowler broke into the comedy scene with the shows Guy Code and Friends of the People before he scored his own special, Give 'Em Hell, Kid. He has gone on to act in Coming 2 America , Superior Donuts and Crashing . 06 of 08 Beanie Feldstein as Althea Beanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building. Hulu Feldstein plays Althea, Mabel's former childhood friend, who comes back into her life when she moves into the penthouse in the Arconia. However, things have changed since their childhood, as Althea is now a pop star who goes by "Thé” —pronounced “Tea." Mabel isn't thrilled when she discovers that Althea is moving into her building, as they previously had a falling out. Now, the podcaster struggles with her former friend's fame and success, while Althea seems to enjoy boasting about her status. After Feldstein's casting was announced in April 2025, she posted the news on her Instagram and wrote, "!!! BEYOND EXCITED TO HEAD TO THE ARCONIA !!!" Feldstein appeared in a myriad of movies — including Neighbors 2 , Lady Bird and Fan Girl — before she had her breakout role in Booksmart , for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination. She went on to star in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl and later portrayed Monica Lewinsky in the show American Crime Story: Impeachment . 07 of 08 Bobby Cannavale as Nicky Caccimelio Bobby Cannavale and Teddy Coluca acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Cannavale plays Nicky Caccimelio, also known as the "Dry-Cleaning King of Brooklyn." He initially comes off as a cold-hearted mobster who becomes a suspect in Lester's death after he's seen getting into a confrontation with the doorman about an underground casino on the night of his death. However, his possible involvement becomes more confusing when his wife, Sofia, asks for the podcasters' help after Nicky goes missing. The group later visits Sofia at her and Nicky's home to learn more about their relationship and their ties to the mob. Cannavale has acted in comedy and drama series alike over the years, including Third Watch, Nurse Jackie , Blue Bloods , Mr. Robot, Homecoming, Nine Perfect Strangers , Master of None and The Watcher . He received Emmy Awards for his roles in Will & Grace and Boardwalk Empire . Cannavale has also acted in the films The Station Agent , I, Tonya , The Irishman , Annie and The Other Guys. 08 of 08 Dianne Wiest as Lorraine Dianne Wiest acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Wiest rounds out the group of new characters as she plays Lester's grieving widow, Lorraine. Although Lester had previously spoken about his wife, she never physically appeared on the series until after his death. Lorraine was previously a professional singer who met her beloved husband outside the Arconia while she was singing there. “When I look at this cast this season, in Season 5, Dianne Wiest is just a personal favorite of mine forever," Hoffman gushed to Parade in September 2025. "And I couldn’t believe when I was talking to her on a Zoom about doing it. And then she just fulfilled in the greatest ways." Wiest is an accomplished actress who has won several awards for her work — including two Academy Awards for Hannah and Her Sisters and Bullets Over Broadway , a Golden Globe Award for Bullets Over Broadway and two Emmy Awards for Road to Avonlea and In Treatment. She's also acted in Footloose , The Lost Boys, Edward Scissorhands , I Care a Lot and Life in Pieces.
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[People Editorial Guidelines](https://people.com/editorial-policy-page-5499057) Published on September 10, 2025 08:00AM EDT [Leave a Comment](https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-new-characters-11806412#comments) ![Renee Zellweger Keegan-Michael Key Christoph Waltz](https://people.com/thmb/cL0ykNhvzUUNR5Iz75yf_ehCEKI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(730x480:732x482\)/Renee-Zellweger-Keegan-Michael-Key-Christoph-Waltz-090925-tout-38ba016885ef4e599283483bd668d212.jpg) ![Renee Zellweger Keegan-Michael Key Christoph Waltz](https://people.com/thmb/cL0ykNhvzUUNR5Iz75yf_ehCEKI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(730x480:732x482\)/Renee-Zellweger-Keegan-Michael-Key-Christoph-Waltz-090925-tout-38ba016885ef4e599283483bd668d212.jpg) Renée Zellweger at the 2025 NBCU Emmy Luncheon; Keegan-Michael Key attends the opening night of "Othello" in 2025; Christoph Waltz attends the premiere of "Frankenstein" during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Credit : Michael Buckner/Deadline/Getty;Bruce Glikas/WireImage;Michael Loccisano/Getty ### NEED TO KNOW - A new cast of characters is joining the true crime solvers at the Arconia for season 5 of Only Murders in the Building - Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short's characters reunite to solve another murder in their building - Their investigation gets more complicated when several new faces become involved A new season of [Only Murders in the Building](https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-everything-to-know-11685521) means a new cast of characters\! The comedic Hulu murder-mystery series follows neighbors Charles ([Steve Martin](https://people.com/tag/steve-martin/)), Oliver ([Martin Short](https://people.com/tag/martin-short/)) and Mabel ([Selena Gomez](https://people.com/tag/selena-gomez/)), who bond over their love for true crime and launch a podcast detailing all the murder investigations in their ritzy New York City building. Over the last four seasons, the hit show has highlighted a different murder victim and pool of suspects each season, and the fifth installment is no different. After the building's beloved doorman, Lester ([Teddy Coluca](https://people.com/which-only-murders-in-the-building-character-you-are-based-on-your-zodiac-sign-11804687)), is found dead in the courtyard's fountain, the group comes together once again to get to the bottom of the mystery. "Our beloved doorman has a hold of a large amount of tenants in our buildings’ secrets, and many other things about his life were interesting for me to sort of explore," the show's [co-creator John Hoffman](https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-creator-always-wanted-meryl-streep-to-play-martin-short-love-interest-8694937) told [Decider](https://decider.com/2024/10/29/only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-interview/) in October 2024. "We really are dipping our toe into a New York City in season 5 that feels particularly ripped from the headlines in certain ways that we’ve not done before." Season 5 will feature returning characters Loretta ([Meryl Streep](https://people.com/tag/meryl-streep/)), Detective Williams ([Da'Vine Joy Randolph](https://people.com/oscars-2024-best-supporting-actress-winner-davine-joy-randolph-8602754)), Teddy Dimas ([Nathan Lane](https://people.com/tag/nathan-lane/)), Vince Fish ([Richard Kind](https://people.com/richard-kind-gets-candid-about-body-image-after-being-teased-as-kid-11771180)), Howard ([Michael Cyril Creighton](https://people.com/michael-cyril-creighton-reveals-the-1-item-of-clothing-hell-never-wear-on-only-murders-in-the-building-again-exclusive-11798564)) and Sofia Caccimelio ([Téa Leoni](https://people.com/tag/tea-leoni/)). The season, which premiered its [first three episodes](https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-episode-release-schedule-11805350) on Sept. 9, will also feature newcomers [Bobby Cannavale](https://people.com/tag/bobby-cannavale/), [Renée Zellweger](https://people.com/tag/renee-zellweger/), [Logan Lerman](https://people.com/logan-lerman-brad-pitt-became-friends-cool-costar-11780212), [Christoph Waltz](https://people.com/movies/christoph-waltz-villain-returns-bond-25/), [Keegan-Michael Key](https://people.com/tag/keegan-michael-key/), [Beanie Feldstein](https://people.com/tag/beanie-feldstein/), [Dianne Wiest](https://people.com/dianne-wiest-11800138) and [Jermaine Fowler](https://people.com/movies/coming-2-america-jermaine-fowler-was-born-when-the-original-came-out-its-truly-an-honor/). Here's everything to know about the new characters in Only Murders in the Building season 5. 01 of 08 ## Renée Zellweger as Camila White ![RENEE ZELLWEGER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/tfOvBjlonJzYLU7uyW_PF1dqfto=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(749x395:751x397\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-05-cab26d38a28f4d85828eaf2f3d196a9e.jpg) ![RENEE ZELLWEGER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/tfOvBjlonJzYLU7uyW_PF1dqfto=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(749x395:751x397\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-05-cab26d38a28f4d85828eaf2f3d196a9e.jpg) Renée Zellweger acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Zellweger](https://people.com/ant-anstead-renee-zellweger-the-missus-mrs-dating-married-england-uk-vacation-11801727) is making her debut in Only Murders in the Building\! The actress plays Camila White, a Manhattan billionaire who became one of the three wealthiest people in the world from her work in the N.Y.C. hospitality scene. She mysteriously ends up with the group of true crime solvers at the [Arconia](https://people.com/home/only-murders-in-the-building-production-designer-shares-secrets-of-oliver-putnams-apartment-at-the-arconia/) after doorman Lester is found dead. "The easiest way to win is to make your opponent think they’re playing a different game entirely," she says in the [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMHPkbn0hdM). Zellweger has had a decades-long acting career and is most known for her roles in [Bridget Jones's Diary](https://people.com/a-look-back-at-the-bridget-jones-cast-from-2001-s-first-premiere-to-today-8781737), Nurse Betty and [Chicago](https://people.com/celebrities-who-starred-in-chicago-on-broadway-6046159), among many others. She has won [Academy Awards](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/) for her roles in Cold Mountain and [Judy](https://people.com/movies/inside-judy-garland-final-years-story-renee-zellweger-movie-tells/). 02 of 08 ## Christoph Waltz as Bash Steed ![CHRISTOPH WALTZ ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/c5cNAb2UByzm_UqFutvQcVDrNII=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(634x399:636x401\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-04-80d326e273034176a377cf3391262f68.jpg) ![CHRISTOPH WALTZ ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/c5cNAb2UByzm_UqFutvQcVDrNII=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(634x399:636x401\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-04-80d326e273034176a377cf3391262f68.jpg) Christoph Waltz acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Waltz plays Bash Steed, another mysterious billionaire who suddenly finds himself interested in the podcasters. Bash is an internet and technology mogul who became one of the wealthiest people in the world from his tech empire. Bash's presence, along with the two other new billionaire characters, immediately raises red flags for the group of true crime solvers, as Mabel says in the trailer, "Something's not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene." Waltz is a renowned actor who has won Academy Awards for his work in [Inglourious Basterds](https://people.com/movies/diane-kruger-prove-quentin-tarantino-wrong-for-inglourious-basterds-role/) and [Django Unchained](https://people.com/jamie-foxx-says-leonardo-dicaprio-had-hard-time-racial-slurs-in-django-unchained-8779656). He's also had notable roles in Carnage, The French Dispatch, [Spectre](https://people.com/movies/michael-bay-slams-james-bond-explosion-record-over-his-pearl-harbor/) and [No Time to Die](https://people.com/movies/daniel-craig-shows-off-his-james-bond-action-moves-in-new-no-time-to-die-trailer/). 03 of 08 ## Logan Lerman as Jay Pflug ![SELENA GOMEZ, LOGAN LERMAN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/BYgCqN4HnbbDfdW3kkFQIpkpGHY=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(680x480:682x482\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-03-66fbb0340478469d9663fed45f6c4954.jpg) ![SELENA GOMEZ, LOGAN LERMAN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/BYgCqN4HnbbDfdW3kkFQIpkpGHY=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(680x480:682x482\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-03-66fbb0340478469d9663fed45f6c4954.jpg) Selena Gomez and Logan Lerman acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Lerman](https://people.com/all-about-analuisa-corrigan-logan-lerman-11779527)'s character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires. Unlike the other two, Jay is on the younger end of the spectrum and became a billionaire as the heir to a pharmaceutical monopoly. Along with Camila and Bash, Jay meets with Mabel, Charles and Oliver to discuss the death of Lester. "This is the new mob of New York! These people could be killers," Oliver proclaims in the trailer. Ahead of the season 5 premiere, Lerman told PEOPLE that the set was "[even more fun](https://people.com/logan-lerman-says-only-murders-in-the-building-set-is-oddly-fun-as-he-joins-season-5-exclusive-11779355)" than he could've imagined and that it was "a really good" cast to be a part of. "It's an oddly fun set to be on," he said in July 2025. "It's so great. That's a really fun show to work on. I had a really good time." Lerman has starred in several movies — including [The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https://people.com/movies/beloved-ya-books-that-have-been-adapted-into-films/), the [Percy Jackson](https://people.com/rick-riordan-never-seen-percy-jackson-films-books-turn-20-exclusive-11761443) franchise, The Butterfly Effect, The Three Musketeers and [Oh, Hi\!](https://people.com/logan-lerman-was-completely-naked-tied-to-a-bed-for-new-film-exclusive-11755436). 04 of 08 ## Keegan-Michael Key as Mayor Tillman ![KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, STEVE MARTIN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/7XvegoF2SQ7eDcuI5scCEP0W4EY=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(695x480:697x482\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-06-7c62cf3e3b7f4044a89ffdec77c34db6.jpg) ![KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, STEVE MARTIN ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/7XvegoF2SQ7eDcuI5scCEP0W4EY=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(695x480:697x482\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-06-7c62cf3e3b7f4044a89ffdec77c34db6.jpg) Keegan-Michael Key and Steve Martin acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Key](https://people.com/keegan-michael-key-doesnt-see-jordan-peele-often-exclusive-8715035) plays N.Y.C. Mayor Tillman, who also takes an interest in Lester's sudden death. While he isn't in the billionaire's club, Mayor Tillman still seems to be a little suspicious as he faces corruption accusations amid a re-election campaign. Prior to the season 5 premiere, Key told PEOPLE that he "[had the time of his life](https://people.com/keegan-michael-key-only-murders-in-the-building-11800057)" filming the series. “It’s a lovely thing in our business when you can walk onto a set where everything is run really smoothly, and everybody is warm and welcoming,” he said in September 2025. “It was a wonderful project to work on.” Key went on to call working with Martin and Short "an absolute delight" because of how "lovely" they both are. “Working with Steve Martin and Martin Short is an absolute delight,” he said. “Not just from being overwhelmed by nostalgia or how big of a fan I am of both of them—they’re also just lovely men. They're both very unique in their own way.” Key has had no shortage of experience working on comedy sets, as he co-created and costarred in the hit sketch series [Key & Peele](https://people.com/keegan-michael-key-jordan-peele-have-good-friendship-despite-not-seeing-each-other-often-exclusive-8775952), for which he won an [Emmy Award](https://people.com/tag/emmy-awards/). He's also acted in the television shows Playing House, Friends from College and Reboot; and the films [Horrible Bosses 2](https://people.com/charlie-day-jennifer-aniston-want-horrible-bosses-3-11796299), [Pitch Perfect 2](https://people.com/the-cast-of-pitch-perfect-where-are-they-now-11779286), The Lion King and [Wonka](https://people.com/movies/wonka-movie-everything-to-know/). 05 of 08 ## Jermaine Fowler as Randall ![JERMAINE FOWLER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/xC8CeQfkwm9LFWfleUf76SvgQW8=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(502x453:504x455\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-02-c1a3be4501a041fd9cce09f3673a36c2.jpg) ![JERMAINE FOWLER ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/xC8CeQfkwm9LFWfleUf76SvgQW8=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(502x453:504x455\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-02-c1a3be4501a041fd9cce09f3673a36c2.jpg) Jermaine Fowler acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death. Although Randall initially seems hesitant to fill Lester's shoes, he gets more comfortable after the former doorman's widow gives him her late husband's ledger filled with information about each resident. Fowler broke into the comedy scene with the shows Guy Code and Friends of the People before he scored his own special, Give 'Em Hell, Kid. He has gone on to act in [Coming 2 America](https://people.com/movies/coming-2-america-first-look-james-earl-jones-says-its-the-perfect-time-to-return-to-zamunda/), Superior Donuts and Crashing. 06 of 08 ## Beanie Feldstein as Althea ![Beanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building](https://people.com/thmb/3Z29P5zSwnzsFcUtm9VeY20SA_c=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(686x430:688x432\)/Beanie-Feldstein-as-Althea-Only-Murders-in-The-Building-091025-02-0c25492d31c8449c9852c8d8a0a41056.jpg) ![Beanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building](https://people.com/thmb/3Z29P5zSwnzsFcUtm9VeY20SA_c=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(686x430:688x432\)/Beanie-Feldstein-as-Althea-Only-Murders-in-The-Building-091025-02-0c25492d31c8449c9852c8d8a0a41056.jpg) Beanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building. Hulu [Feldstein](https://people.com/all-about-siblings-jonah-hill-beanie-feldstein-7508316) plays Althea, Mabel's former childhood friend, who comes back into her life when she moves into the penthouse in the Arconia. However, things have changed since their childhood, as Althea is now a pop star who goes by "Thé” —pronounced “Tea." Mabel isn't thrilled when she discovers that Althea is moving into her building, as they previously had a falling out. Now, the podcaster struggles with her former friend's fame and success, while Althea seems to enjoy boasting about her status. After Feldstein's casting was announced in April 2025, she posted the news on her [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DIektRqvmea/) and wrote, "!!! BEYOND EXCITED TO HEAD TO THE ARCONIA !!!" Feldstein appeared in a myriad of movies — including [Neighbors 2](https://people.com/seth-rogen-rose-byrne-want-neighbors-reunion-with-zac-efron-on-platonic-11783720), Lady Bird and Fan Girl — before she had her breakout role in [Booksmart](https://people.com/olivia-wilde-booksmart-four-year-anniversary-throwback-photos-7504250), for which she earned a [Golden Globe](https://people.com/golden-globes/) nomination. She went on to star in the Broadway revival of [Funny Girl](https://people.com/theater/funny-girl-broadway-musical-revival-timeline/) and later portrayed [Monica Lewinsky](https://people.com/tag/monica-lewinsky/) in the show [American Crime Story: Impeachment](https://people.com/politics/the-characters-in-american-crime-story-impeachment-and-their-real-life-counterparts/). 07 of 08 ## Bobby Cannavale as Nicky Caccimelio ![BOBBY CANNAVALE, TEDDY COLUCA ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/hYU-BekqvjPlOycEDxlnQWDb2VQ=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(741x368:743x370\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-09-04273787cb79427db9c6d57052a6cf78.jpg) ![BOBBY CANNAVALE, TEDDY COLUCA ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/hYU-BekqvjPlOycEDxlnQWDb2VQ=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(741x368:743x370\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-09-04273787cb79427db9c6d57052a6cf78.jpg) Bobby Cannavale and Teddy Coluca acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Cannavale](https://people.com/all-about-rose-byrne-bobby-cannavale-kids-11785360) plays Nicky Caccimelio, also known as the "Dry-Cleaning King of Brooklyn." He initially comes off as a cold-hearted mobster who becomes a suspect in Lester's death after he's seen getting into a confrontation with the doorman about an underground casino on the night of his death. However, his possible involvement becomes more confusing when his wife, Sofia, asks for the podcasters' help after Nicky goes missing. The group later visits Sofia at her and Nicky's home to learn more about their relationship and their ties to the mob. Cannavale has acted in comedy and drama series alike over the years, including Third Watch, [Nurse Jackie](https://people.com/jake-cannavale-talks-working-with-father-bobby-cannavale-exclusive-8728668), [Blue Bloods](https://people.com/meet-the-real-life-partners-blue-bloods-cast-11724033), Mr. Robot, Homecoming, [Nine Perfect Strangers](https://people.com/nine-perfect-strangers-season-2-cast-everything-to-know-11725062), [Master of None](https://people.com/tv/aziz-ansari-largely-absent-master-of-none-season-3-trailer/) and [The Watcher](https://people.com/crime/the-watcher-netflix-fact-vs-fiction/). He received Emmy Awards for his roles in [Will & Grace](https://people.com/will-and-grace-cast-where-are-they-now-7972465) and [Boardwalk Empire](https://people.com/devin-harjes-dead-from-cancer-boardwalk-empire-actor-11746084). Cannavale has also acted in the films [The Station Agent](https://people.com/patricia-clarkson-reveals-ugly-interaction-with-harvey-weinstein-11729926), [I, Tonya](https://people.com/movies/the-true-life-story-behind-i-tonya-inside-the-figure-skating-scandal-that-shocked-the-world/), [The Irishman](https://people.com/movies/robert-de-niro-and-al-pacino-in-martin-scorseses-mob-thriller-the-irishman/), Annie and The Other Guys. 08 of 08 ## Dianne Wiest as Lorraine ![DIANNE WIEST ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/VZ-DaMZFARyf4R6Ge9JFEND8xYY=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(645x422:647x424\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-07-334978cd6ec04b82bc910550417b5bb6.jpg) ![DIANNE WIEST ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING](https://people.com/thmb/VZ-DaMZFARyf4R6Ge9JFEND8xYY=/4000x0/filters:no_upscale\(\):max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\):focal\(645x422:647x424\)/Only-Murders-In-The-Building-090925-07-334978cd6ec04b82bc910550417b5bb6.jpg) Dianne Wiest acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Wiest](https://people.com/practical-magic-2-dianne-wiest-stockard-channing-join-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman-sequel-11770428) rounds out the group of new characters as she plays Lester's grieving widow, Lorraine. Although Lester had previously spoken about his wife, she never physically appeared on the series until after his death. Lorraine was previously a professional singer who met her beloved husband outside the Arconia while she was singing there. “When I look at this cast this season, in Season 5, Dianne Wiest is just a personal favorite of mine forever," Hoffman gushed to [Parade](https://parade.com/tv/only-murders-in-the-building-showrunner-reveals-kieran-culkin-crushed-unable-guest-star) in September 2025. "And I couldn’t believe when I was talking to her on a Zoom about doing it. And then she just fulfilled in the greatest ways." Wiest is an accomplished actress who has won several awards for her work — including two Academy Awards for Hannah and Her Sisters and Bullets Over Broadway, a Golden Globe Award for Bullets Over Broadway and two Emmy Awards for Road to Avonlea and In Treatment. She's also acted in [Footloose](https://people.com/kevin-bacon-reveals-why-they-had-to-reshoot-the-footloose-ending-8609667), The Lost Boys, [Edward Scissorhands](https://people.com/edward-scissorhands-where-are-they-now-8379545), I Care a Lot and Life in Pieces. 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Readable Markdown	### NEED TO KNOW - A new cast of characters is joining the true crime solvers at the Arconia for season 5 of Only Murders in the Building - Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short's characters reunite to solve another murder in their building - Their investigation gets more complicated when several new faces become involved A new season of [Only Murders in the Building](https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-everything-to-know-11685521) means a new cast of characters\! The comedic Hulu murder-mystery series follows neighbors Charles ([Steve Martin](https://people.com/tag/steve-martin/)), Oliver ([Martin Short](https://people.com/tag/martin-short/)) and Mabel ([Selena Gomez](https://people.com/tag/selena-gomez/)), who bond over their love for true crime and launch a podcast detailing all the murder investigations in their ritzy New York City building. Over the last four seasons, the hit show has highlighted a different murder victim and pool of suspects each season, and the fifth installment is no different. After the building's beloved doorman, Lester ([Teddy Coluca](https://people.com/which-only-murders-in-the-building-character-you-are-based-on-your-zodiac-sign-11804687)), is found dead in the courtyard's fountain, the group comes together once again to get to the bottom of the mystery. "Our beloved doorman has a hold of a large amount of tenants in our buildings’ secrets, and many other things about his life were interesting for me to sort of explore," the show's [co-creator John Hoffman](https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-creator-always-wanted-meryl-streep-to-play-martin-short-love-interest-8694937) told [Decider](https://decider.com/2024/10/29/only-murders-in-the-building-john-hoffman-interview/) in October 2024. "We really are dipping our toe into a New York City in season 5 that feels particularly ripped from the headlines in certain ways that we’ve not done before." Season 5 will feature returning characters Loretta ([Meryl Streep](https://people.com/tag/meryl-streep/)), Detective Williams ([Da'Vine Joy Randolph](https://people.com/oscars-2024-best-supporting-actress-winner-davine-joy-randolph-8602754)), Teddy Dimas ([Nathan Lane](https://people.com/tag/nathan-lane/)), Vince Fish ([Richard Kind](https://people.com/richard-kind-gets-candid-about-body-image-after-being-teased-as-kid-11771180)), Howard ([Michael Cyril Creighton](https://people.com/michael-cyril-creighton-reveals-the-1-item-of-clothing-hell-never-wear-on-only-murders-in-the-building-again-exclusive-11798564)) and Sofia Caccimelio ([Téa Leoni](https://people.com/tag/tea-leoni/)). The season, which premiered its [first three episodes](https://people.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-5-episode-release-schedule-11805350) on Sept. 9, will also feature newcomers [Bobby Cannavale](https://people.com/tag/bobby-cannavale/), [Renée Zellweger](https://people.com/tag/renee-zellweger/), [Logan Lerman](https://people.com/logan-lerman-brad-pitt-became-friends-cool-costar-11780212), [Christoph Waltz](https://people.com/movies/christoph-waltz-villain-returns-bond-25/), [Keegan-Michael Key](https://people.com/tag/keegan-michael-key/), [Beanie Feldstein](https://people.com/tag/beanie-feldstein/), [Dianne Wiest](https://people.com/dianne-wiest-11800138) and [Jermaine Fowler](https://people.com/movies/coming-2-america-jermaine-fowler-was-born-when-the-original-came-out-its-truly-an-honor/). Here's everything to know about the new characters in Only Murders in the Building season 5. 01 of 08 ## Renée Zellweger as Camila White Renée Zellweger acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Zellweger](https://people.com/ant-anstead-renee-zellweger-the-missus-mrs-dating-married-england-uk-vacation-11801727) is making her debut in Only Murders in the Building\! The actress plays Camila White, a Manhattan billionaire who became one of the three wealthiest people in the world from her work in the N.Y.C. hospitality scene. She mysteriously ends up with the group of true crime solvers at the [Arconia](https://people.com/home/only-murders-in-the-building-production-designer-shares-secrets-of-oliver-putnams-apartment-at-the-arconia/) after doorman Lester is found dead. "The easiest way to win is to make your opponent think they’re playing a different game entirely," she says in the [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMHPkbn0hdM). Zellweger has had a decades-long acting career and is most known for her roles in [Bridget Jones's Diary](https://people.com/a-look-back-at-the-bridget-jones-cast-from-2001-s-first-premiere-to-today-8781737), Nurse Betty and [Chicago](https://people.com/celebrities-who-starred-in-chicago-on-broadway-6046159), among many others. She has won [Academy Awards](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/) for her roles in Cold Mountain and [Judy](https://people.com/movies/inside-judy-garland-final-years-story-renee-zellweger-movie-tells/). 02 of 08 ## Christoph Waltz as Bash Steed Christoph Waltz acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Waltz plays Bash Steed, another mysterious billionaire who suddenly finds himself interested in the podcasters. Bash is an internet and technology mogul who became one of the wealthiest people in the world from his tech empire. Bash's presence, along with the two other new billionaire characters, immediately raises red flags for the group of true crime solvers, as Mabel says in the trailer, "Something's not adding up. We found three of the richest people in the world sniffing around a murder scene." Waltz is a renowned actor who has won Academy Awards for his work in [Inglourious Basterds](https://people.com/movies/diane-kruger-prove-quentin-tarantino-wrong-for-inglourious-basterds-role/) and [Django Unchained](https://people.com/jamie-foxx-says-leonardo-dicaprio-had-hard-time-racial-slurs-in-django-unchained-8779656). He's also had notable roles in Carnage, The French Dispatch, [Spectre](https://people.com/movies/michael-bay-slams-james-bond-explosion-record-over-his-pearl-harbor/) and [No Time to Die](https://people.com/movies/daniel-craig-shows-off-his-james-bond-action-moves-in-new-no-time-to-die-trailer/). 03 of 08 ## Logan Lerman as Jay Pflug Selena Gomez and Logan Lerman acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Lerman](https://people.com/all-about-analuisa-corrigan-logan-lerman-11779527)'s character, Jay Pflug, rounds out the group of billionaires. Unlike the other two, Jay is on the younger end of the spectrum and became a billionaire as the heir to a pharmaceutical monopoly. Along with Camila and Bash, Jay meets with Mabel, Charles and Oliver to discuss the death of Lester. "This is the new mob of New York! These people could be killers," Oliver proclaims in the trailer. Ahead of the season 5 premiere, Lerman told PEOPLE that the set was "[even more fun](https://people.com/logan-lerman-says-only-murders-in-the-building-set-is-oddly-fun-as-he-joins-season-5-exclusive-11779355)" than he could've imagined and that it was "a really good" cast to be a part of. "It's an oddly fun set to be on," he said in July 2025. "It's so great. That's a really fun show to work on. I had a really good time." Lerman has starred in several movies — including [The Perks of Being a Wallflower](https://people.com/movies/beloved-ya-books-that-have-been-adapted-into-films/), the [Percy Jackson](https://people.com/rick-riordan-never-seen-percy-jackson-films-books-turn-20-exclusive-11761443) franchise, The Butterfly Effect, The Three Musketeers and [Oh, Hi\!](https://people.com/logan-lerman-was-completely-naked-tied-to-a-bed-for-new-film-exclusive-11755436). 04 of 08 ## Keegan-Michael Key as Mayor Tillman Keegan-Michael Key and Steve Martin acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Key](https://people.com/keegan-michael-key-doesnt-see-jordan-peele-often-exclusive-8715035) plays N.Y.C. Mayor Tillman, who also takes an interest in Lester's sudden death. While he isn't in the billionaire's club, Mayor Tillman still seems to be a little suspicious as he faces corruption accusations amid a re-election campaign. Prior to the season 5 premiere, Key told PEOPLE that he "[had the time of his life](https://people.com/keegan-michael-key-only-murders-in-the-building-11800057)" filming the series. “It’s a lovely thing in our business when you can walk onto a set where everything is run really smoothly, and everybody is warm and welcoming,” he said in September 2025. “It was a wonderful project to work on.” Key went on to call working with Martin and Short "an absolute delight" because of how "lovely" they both are. “Working with Steve Martin and Martin Short is an absolute delight,” he said. “Not just from being overwhelmed by nostalgia or how big of a fan I am of both of them—they’re also just lovely men. They're both very unique in their own way.” Key has had no shortage of experience working on comedy sets, as he co-created and costarred in the hit sketch series [Key & Peele](https://people.com/keegan-michael-key-jordan-peele-have-good-friendship-despite-not-seeing-each-other-often-exclusive-8775952), for which he won an [Emmy Award](https://people.com/tag/emmy-awards/). He's also acted in the television shows Playing House, Friends from College and Reboot; and the films [Horrible Bosses 2](https://people.com/charlie-day-jennifer-aniston-want-horrible-bosses-3-11796299), [Pitch Perfect 2](https://people.com/the-cast-of-pitch-perfect-where-are-they-now-11779286), The Lion King and [Wonka](https://people.com/movies/wonka-movie-everything-to-know/). 05 of 08 ## Jermaine Fowler as Randall Jermaine Fowler acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron Fowler's character, Randall, gets involved in the group of true crime enthusiasts when he's promoted to the position of head doorman at the Arconia after Lester's death. Although Randall initially seems hesitant to fill Lester's shoes, he gets more comfortable after the former doorman's widow gives him her late husband's ledger filled with information about each resident. Fowler broke into the comedy scene with the shows Guy Code and Friends of the People before he scored his own special, Give 'Em Hell, Kid. He has gone on to act in [Coming 2 America](https://people.com/movies/coming-2-america-first-look-james-earl-jones-says-its-the-perfect-time-to-return-to-zamunda/), Superior Donuts and Crashing. 06 of 08 ## Beanie Feldstein as Althea Beanie Feldstein as Althea on Only Murders in The Building. Hulu [Feldstein](https://people.com/all-about-siblings-jonah-hill-beanie-feldstein-7508316) plays Althea, Mabel's former childhood friend, who comes back into her life when she moves into the penthouse in the Arconia. However, things have changed since their childhood, as Althea is now a pop star who goes by "Thé” —pronounced “Tea." Mabel isn't thrilled when she discovers that Althea is moving into her building, as they previously had a falling out. Now, the podcaster struggles with her former friend's fame and success, while Althea seems to enjoy boasting about her status. After Feldstein's casting was announced in April 2025, she posted the news on her [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DIektRqvmea/) and wrote, "!!! BEYOND EXCITED TO HEAD TO THE ARCONIA !!!" Feldstein appeared in a myriad of movies — including [Neighbors 2](https://people.com/seth-rogen-rose-byrne-want-neighbors-reunion-with-zac-efron-on-platonic-11783720), Lady Bird and Fan Girl — before she had her breakout role in [Booksmart](https://people.com/olivia-wilde-booksmart-four-year-anniversary-throwback-photos-7504250), for which she earned a [Golden Globe](https://people.com/golden-globes/) nomination. She went on to star in the Broadway revival of [Funny Girl](https://people.com/theater/funny-girl-broadway-musical-revival-timeline/) and later portrayed [Monica Lewinsky](https://people.com/tag/monica-lewinsky/) in the show [American Crime Story: Impeachment](https://people.com/politics/the-characters-in-american-crime-story-impeachment-and-their-real-life-counterparts/). 07 of 08 ## Bobby Cannavale as Nicky Caccimelio Bobby Cannavale and Teddy Coluca acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Cannavale](https://people.com/all-about-rose-byrne-bobby-cannavale-kids-11785360) plays Nicky Caccimelio, also known as the "Dry-Cleaning King of Brooklyn." He initially comes off as a cold-hearted mobster who becomes a suspect in Lester's death after he's seen getting into a confrontation with the doorman about an underground casino on the night of his death. However, his possible involvement becomes more confusing when his wife, Sofia, asks for the podcasters' help after Nicky goes missing. The group later visits Sofia at her and Nicky's home to learn more about their relationship and their ties to the mob. Cannavale has acted in comedy and drama series alike over the years, including Third Watch, [Nurse Jackie](https://people.com/jake-cannavale-talks-working-with-father-bobby-cannavale-exclusive-8728668), [Blue Bloods](https://people.com/meet-the-real-life-partners-blue-bloods-cast-11724033), Mr. Robot, Homecoming, [Nine Perfect Strangers](https://people.com/nine-perfect-strangers-season-2-cast-everything-to-know-11725062), [Master of None](https://people.com/tv/aziz-ansari-largely-absent-master-of-none-season-3-trailer/) and [The Watcher](https://people.com/crime/the-watcher-netflix-fact-vs-fiction/). He received Emmy Awards for his roles in [Will & Grace](https://people.com/will-and-grace-cast-where-are-they-now-7972465) and [Boardwalk Empire](https://people.com/devin-harjes-dead-from-cancer-boardwalk-empire-actor-11746084). Cannavale has also acted in the films [The Station Agent](https://people.com/patricia-clarkson-reveals-ugly-interaction-with-harvey-weinstein-11729926), [I, Tonya](https://people.com/movies/the-true-life-story-behind-i-tonya-inside-the-figure-skating-scandal-that-shocked-the-world/), [The Irishman](https://people.com/movies/robert-de-niro-and-al-pacino-in-martin-scorseses-mob-thriller-the-irishman/), Annie and The Other Guys. 08 of 08 ## Dianne Wiest as Lorraine Dianne Wiest acting in season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building.'. Disney/Patrick Harbron [Wiest](https://people.com/practical-magic-2-dianne-wiest-stockard-channing-join-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman-sequel-11770428) rounds out the group of new characters as she plays Lester's grieving widow, Lorraine. Although Lester had previously spoken about his wife, she never physically appeared on the series until after his death. Lorraine was previously a professional singer who met her beloved husband outside the Arconia while she was singing there. “When I look at this cast this season, in Season 5, Dianne Wiest is just a personal favorite of mine forever," Hoffman gushed to [Parade](https://parade.com/tv/only-murders-in-the-building-showrunner-reveals-kieran-culkin-crushed-unable-guest-star) in September 2025. "And I couldn’t believe when I was talking to her on a Zoom about doing it. And then she just fulfilled in the greatest ways." Wiest is an accomplished actress who has won several awards for her work — including two Academy Awards for Hannah and Her Sisters and Bullets Over Broadway, a Golden Globe Award for Bullets Over Broadway and two Emmy Awards for Road to Avonlea and In Treatment. She's also acted in [Footloose](https://people.com/kevin-bacon-reveals-why-they-had-to-reshoot-the-footloose-ending-8609667), The Lost Boys, [Edward Scissorhands](https://people.com/edward-scissorhands-where-are-they-now-8379545), I Care a Lot and Life in Pieces.
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