On May 7, 2025, in New York City, Meryl Streep and Martin Short were seen filming a romantic scene for Only Murders in the Building. The two award-winning actors, who play newlyweds Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam on the popular Hulu show, were kissing while running through the streets. Their characters, right in the middle of the show, were also seen getting close and cuddling each other, which has only made people more excited about what is happening between them.
The scene has left fans excited about what is to come in season 5. From this fun moment, it is obvious that the next part of the show will be full of surprises and twists for these characters. Also, there is curiosity about how Loretta’s character will fit into the investigation.
“Another big fun mystery”
martin short & meryl streep on the set of ‘only murders in the building’ season five in new york city (2025)
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— steve martin short archive 🧩 (@thedailymartins) May 8, 2025
Season 5 will come with even more suspense and excitement. In January 2025, Executive producer Dan Fogelman hinted that the upcoming season will present “another big fun mystery” that the writers have been working on. Therefore, fans can expect more comedy and beautiful moments as the characters’ relationships continue to evolve, both on-screen and off-screen.
It has been announced that new cast members like Renée Zellweger, Logan Lerman, and Christoph Waltz will be in this season. These latest additions mean that the show is growing really well.
The chemistry between Meryl and Martin is one that cannot be easily ignored
Meryl Streep and Martin Short’s friendship has left many fans curious, especially since their characters are now married in the series. Though rumors about their relationship have circulated, Short’s representatives have made it clear that they are simply “very good friends.” He described Streep’s involvement as a love interest for Short’s character as a “coincidence,” but their irresistible bond has been a highlight for both the cast and crew.
The executive producer, John Hoffman, has shared his thoughts about the on-screen connection between these two. He called it “unbelievable” and talked about how much they “delighted in each other.”