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Only Murders in the Building creator explains how Meryl Streep joined as lead

Only Murders in the Building creator explains how Meryl Streep joined as lead

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Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building has created quite a fan base with its compelling script and talented A-list cast. The comedy-drama series has proven to be one of the best shows around, winning multiple awards. It even broke the record for most Emmy nominations, with 21. Recently, John Hoffman, one of the writers and co-creators of Only Murders in the Building, sat down for an interview. He talked about how the show managed to land legendary actress Meryl Streep as Martin Short’s lead actress.

How Meryl Streep Joined Only Murders in the Building

Here's everything John Hoffman shared about Meryl Streep's addition to the cast of Only Murders in the Building.

With an explosive run at the 2024 Emmys, Only Murders in the Building has become an elite series in TV history. Ahead of Season 4, John Hoffman spoke about multiple aspects of the show, including the casting of Meryl Streep.

The Hollywood Reporter reached out to Hoffman to ask how the Season 3 story came together. Then came the question of Streep's casting in Only Murders in the Building. For those who don't know, the actress plays Loretta Durkin, the romantic interest of Martin Short's character, Oliver Putnam.