As reported by Deadline, fans of the hit Hulu series Only Murders in the Building were left in shock on Tuesday when Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverley Place, Princess Protection Program), one of the show’s stars, announced via social media that none other than Meryl Streep (Mamma Mia! The Devil Wears Prada) would be joining the cast for the upcoming third season. The announcement, which came in the form of a behind-the-scenes video, showed Gomez with her co-stars Steve Martin (Father of the Bride, Cheaper by the Dozen), Martin Short (Three Amigos, Clifford), and Paul Rudd (Role Models, Clueless), with Streep making a surprise appearance to ensure her new castmates were comfortable with their pillows.

Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Paul Rudd, and- MERYL STREEP. Only Murders in the Building Season 3 🎬 #OMITB pic.twitter.com/kO1wGvLsMv

— Only Murders in the Building 🕵🏻‍♀️ 🕵🏻‍♂️ (@OnlyMurdersHulu) January 17, 2023

Hulu has confirmed the news but has not provided any additional information about Streep’s character. However, rumors suggest that her character will be sporting braids. The third season of Only Murders in the Building was ordered by Hulu back in July, with the second season ending on August 22nd. The show is co-created and written by Martin and John Hoffman (Northern Lights), who also serve as executive producers alongside Short, Gomez, Dan Fogelman (This is Us), and Jess Rosenthal (License to Wed). 

The addition of Streep to the already star-studded cast will surely bring in many new viewers to the show and solidify the series as one of the must-watch shows on Hulu.

As fans eagerly await the release of the third season, they can expect even more laughs and thrills with the addition of Streep to the cast. The show’s creators have promised that the new season will be bigger and better than ever before, and with the likes of Streep on board, we have no doubt that they will deliver.