Christoph Waltz Steps into the Arconia for Season 5 of ‘Only Murders In The Building’

Big news for us fans of ‘Only Murders In The Building’—the show’s fifth season is shaping up to be another wild ride. The Hulu comedy, already known for its knack at pulling in top-tier talent, has added a heavy hitter to its lineup. According to Variety, Christoph Waltz, the guy who’s nabbed two Oscars, is joining the cast.

If you’ve been keeping up, you know this show thrives on its mix of humor and mystery. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez lead the charge as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel—three unlikely pals solving murders in their fancy New York apartment building while recording a true-crime podcast. Season after season, they’ve tackled cases that keep us guessing, and the fourth one, which wrapped up last year, was no exception. It took the trio to Los Angeles for a bit, chasing clues about the death of Sazz Pataki, Charles’ old stunt double.

Now, with season 5 in production, Waltz is stepping into the picture. He’s famous for stealing scenes in movies like ‘Inglourious Basterds’ and ‘Django Unchained,’ both of which earned him those Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor. The man’s got a way of making every character he plays stick with you—think of him as the chilling Hans Landa or the cunning Ernst Stavro Blofeld from the James Bond films ‘Spectre’ and ‘No Time to Die.’ I can’t wait to see how he fits into the Arconia’s quirky world.

Details about his role are locked up tight, as usual with this show. We do know he’ll be recurring, so he’s not just popping in for a quick hello. The main trio will be back, of course, digging into the murder of Lester, their building’s doorman, who was found dead in a fountain at the end of season 4. There’s also that mysterious Sofia Caccimelio, played by Téa Leoni, who showed up asking for help finding her missing husband. Could Waltz be tied to that storyline? I’m betting he’ll bring some serious flair to whatever’s cooking.

The show’s track record with guest stars is unreal—Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, and Keegan-Michael Key have all swung by, and now Waltz joins the party. Production’s already rolling in New York, and if past seasons are anything to go by, we might see this hit our screens around late summer or early fall.