Paul Rudd Joins the Cast of “Only Murders in the Building” and Shares Excitement About Working with Steve Martin and Meryl Streep

Subtitle: Fans Anticipate What’s in Store for the Show

Paul Rudd recently shared his excitement about joining the cast of the hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building” in a new interview with PEOPLE.

He expressed his admiration for the three stars of the show, Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Meryl Streep.

Paul mentioned that being on the set with these legendary actors was a special experience for him, especially since Steve Martin had a significant impact on his life and inspired him to pursue a career in acting.

Despite feeling fortunate to be working with such accomplished actors, Paul mentioned that the group is also incredibly fun to work with. The actor plays the role of Ben Glenroy in the series, which has been a major hit among audiences.

Only Murders in the Building is a comedy-mystery series that premiered on Hulu in 2021. The show follows three strangers, played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, who are brought together by their shared love of true crime and end up investigating a murder in their Upper West Side apartment building.

The show has received critical acclaim for its witty writing and excellent performances by the cast. And with the addition of Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep to the cast for its upcoming second season, fans are eagerly anticipating what’s in store for the show.

In the same interview with PEOPLE, Paul also talked about how he enjoyed working with Selena Gomez on the show, saying, “She’s great, she’s so funny, and so kind, and so prepared. And she’s been doing it since she was a little kid, so she’s just a pro.”

He added, “And what a wonderful person to work with, so I’m really happy to be a part of it.”

The second season of Only Murders in the Building is currently in production and is set to premiere later in 2022. Fans are excited to see what mysteries and comedic moments the new season will bring, with the star-studded cast promising more laughs and thrills.