Christoph Waltz to Star in Season 5 of 'Only Murders in the Building'

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- Christoph Waltz joins the cast of 'Only Murders in the Building'.
- He is known for his roles in Oscar-winning films.
- Details of Season 5 are being kept confidential.
- Waltz has won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor.
- Production for Season 5 is currently in progress.
Los Angeles, March 22 (NationPress) The Academy Award-winning actor Christoph Waltz truly meant it when he said, “au revoir” in Quentin Tarantino's film ‘Inglourious Basterds’. Reports indicate that he has been cast in season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’.
According to ‘Variety’, the esteemed actor will take on a recurring role. Christoph Waltz joins the previously announced Keegan-Michael Key as part of the new cast for the acclaimed Hulu comedy. As is standard for ‘Only Murders’, details about the characters and plot for the upcoming season remain confidential.
Season 5 is currently in production, as per ‘Variety’. Waltz is a two-time Academy Award winner, having earned both accolades for his work in Quentin Tarantino films, portraying vastly different characters. He first won for his role as the racist Nazi officer Hans Landa in ‘Inglorious Basterds’ in 2010, and later for his portrayal of an anti-racist in ‘Django Unchained’ in 2013, both in the Best Supporting Actor category.
In addition to his Oscars, he has also received Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and more for these films. His extensive filmography includes projects like Walter Hill’s ‘Dead for a Dollar’, Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’, and Wes Anderson’s ‘The French Dispatch’.
Waltz is recognized for his roles in the James Bond films ‘Spectre’ and ‘No Time to Die’, where he played the notorious villain Blofeld. He also received an Emmy nomination for the Quibi series ‘Most Dangerous Game’ and has been featured in shows like ‘The Consultant’ on Amazon.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ concluded its fourth season in 2024. Alongside lead actors Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, the fourth season's cast included Meryl Streep, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Eva Longoria, Jane Lynch, Richard Kind, Melissa McCarthy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Molly Shannon.